The Graham County Sheriff's Office has lifted evacuations for residents of Black Rock. Residents of Black Rock may return to their properties. This is the final evacuation status to be lifted for the Pinnacle Fire. For more information about "Ready, Set, GO!" visit https://ein.az.gov/ready-set-go.

Public Information: (928) 362-8820
Email: 2021.pinnacle@firenet.gov      

Size:  Approximately 34,395 acres
Containment:  42%
Cause:  Under Investigation   
Location:  Santa Teresa Mountains, Graham County, Arizona
Start Date: June 10, 2021
Incident Commander:  Dave Gesser
Total Personnel:  413

Ko’ Ba Nagoni I (Fire Update)
 
Firefighters assigned to the Pinnacle Fire, continued to patrol and mop up fire lines around the perimeter of the fire yesterday. Water drops were used to cool identified hot spots, and firefighters began suppression repair. This activity consists of repairing bulldozer lines, installing water bars to control erosion, and chipping brush cut from fire lines.
 
A Burned Area Emergency Response (BAER) team has been ordered to survey the fire footprint and evaluate the severity of the burn. Once complete, they will plan and conduct repair of severely burned sections of the fire to minimize potential flooding and erosion.
 
The Graham County Sheriff’s Office rescinded the evacuation status for the Aravaipa-Klondyke corridor yesterday. The only remaining portion of the fire perimeter still in evacuation status of “Go” is for the Black Rock Road area on the northern end.
 
Currently assigned resources include 4 hand crews, 4 helicopters, 20 engines, 10 water tenders, and 2 dozers. Resources are being released from the Pinnacle Fire as operational needs are reduced. These resources will rest, resupply, and prepare for their next assignment in what is unfolding as a long and severe fire season in the western United States.
 
Smoke: The Pinnacle Fire and other fires are producing smoke. For current air quality information go to: https://wildlandfiresmoke.net/outlooks/EastCentralArizona   and    https://fire.airnow.gov

Evacuations: GO: All Black Rock Road area residences.
For “Ready, Set, Go” information follow this link: https://wildlandfire.az.gov/ and https://ein.az.gov/ready-set-go.

Closures: The existing FAA designated Temporary Flight Restriction for the fire area was recently adjusted to compensate for fire growth. The Coronado National Forest, Bureau of Indian Affairs, and the Bureau of Land Management have closure orders in effect. For specific closure information visit the following agency links: https://Coronadonationalforest/Facebook.com  and   https://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/closures/7523/
 
Restrictions: Throughout southern Arizona the multiple agencies and jurisdictions are in varying levels of restrictions. For specific information for each, visit the link https://wildlandfire.az.gov/fire-restrictions
 
For further information, please visit the following links:
Inciweb: https://inciweb.nwcg.gov 
Facebook: Pinnacle Fire Facebook
Twitter: @PinnacleInfo21

Nawhi ni nlt eego anlsih (Take care of our Land)

June 23, 2021 UPDATE: 
 
Evacuations for the Klondyke/Aravaipa (southwest area of the fire) have been lifted! Residents from this area may return home.

GO status remains in place for Black Rock area at the north end of the fire.   
 
The Pinnacle Fire Evacuation Map, dated June 23, 2021 can be found on this website under the MAPS tab. 

Public Information: (928) 362-8820
Email: 2021.pinnacle@firenet.gov
 
Size:  Approximately 34,395 acres                       
Containment:  42%                     
Cause:  Under Investigation   
Location:  Santa Teresa Mountains, Graham County, Arizona
Start Date: June 10, 2021
Incident Commander:  Dave Gesser
Total Personnel:  413

Ko’ Ba Nagoni I (Fire Update)

With overcast skies and slightly cooler temperatures, firefighters patrolled and mopped up fire lines around the perimeter of the fire. When isolated pockets of heat were encountered along the western perimeter, helicopter water drops were used to cool and contain them. The other segments of the fire remained quiet through last night with firefighters continuing to patrol and mop up hot spots.
 
Today crews will continue to patrol, mop up, and monitor fire lines. The night shift will cease, and those resources will be integrated into the day shift. Firefighters will begin to focus on suppression repair tomorrow, composed of repairing bulldozer lines, chipping brush cut from fire lines, and smoothing areas of ground disturbance to minimize erosion.
 
Today’s weather forecast continues hot and dry with moderate wind and increased humidity.

Currently assigned resources include 4 hand crews, 4 helicopters, 20 engines, 10 water tenders, and 2 dozers. Resources are beginning to be released from the Pinnacle Fire as operational needs are reduced. These resources will rest, resupply, and prepare for the next assignment.
 
Smoke: The Pinnacle Fire and other fires are producing smoke. For current air quality information go to: https://wildlandfiresmoke.net/outlooks/EastCentralArizona  and   https://fire.airnow.gov

Evacuations:
GO: All Black Rock Road area residences.For “Ready, Set, Go” information follow this link: https://wildlandfire.az.gov/ and https://ein.az.gov/ready-set-go.

Closures: The existing FAA designated Temporary Flight Restriction for the fire area was recently adjusted to compensate for fire growth. The Coronado National Forest, Bureau of Indian Affairs, and the Bureau of Land Management have closure orders in effect. For specific closure information visit the following agency links: https://Coronadonationalforest/Facebook.com  and   https://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/closures/7523/ 

Restrictions: Throughout southern Arizona the multiple agencies and jurisdictions are in varying levels of restrictions. For specific information for each, visit the link https://wildlandfire.az.gov/fire-restrictions

For further information, please visit the following links:    
Inciweb: https://inciweb.nwcg.gov
Facebook: Pinnacle Fire Facebook 
Twitter: @PinnacleInfo21

Nawhi ni nlt eego anlsih (Take care of our Land)

Public Information: (928) 362-8820
Media: (928) 362-2771
Email: 2021.pinnacle@firenet.gov

Size: Approximately 34,192 acres
Containment: 42%
Cause: Under Investigation
Location:  Santa Teresa Mountains, Graham County, Arizona
Start Date: June 10, 2021
Incident Commander: Dave Gesser
Total Personnel: 409                                                                     

Ko’ Ba Nagoni I’ (Fire Update)
 
Firefighters continued to work to improve and hold containment features around the perimeter of the fire. On the northern perimeter, the significant efforts exerted Sunday and Sunday night by firefighters to hold that segment of the fire from moving north was key to yesterday’s lower fire activity. Monday, engines and crews continued to patrol, improve, and hold containment features in that area.
 
The other segments of the fire remained quiet through last night with firefighters patrolling and mopping up hot spots near the perimeter. On the west side, fire activity was moderate with isolated smoke from interior sources. Patrolling crews reported minimal fire activity, extinguishing hot spots and monitoring containment lines on both the south and eastern perimeters.
 
Despite yesterday’s diminished fire activity, fire managers caution that the Pinnacle Fire remains unpredictable and could exit existing containment features, move rapidly, and continue to grow. Interior pockets of fuel will continue to burn potentially creating significant smoke.
Today’s weather is forecast to be hot and dry but with reduced wind and increased humidity.
 
Currently assigned resources include 5 hand crews, 4 helicopters, 26 engines, 11 water tenders, and 4 dozers. Resource numbers are adjusted as operational needs are determined daily and within the constraints of competition from other fires across Arizona.
 
Smoke: The Pinnacle Fire and other fires are producing smoke. For current air quality information go to: https://wildlandfiresmoke.net/outlooks/EastCentralArizona and https://fire.airnow.gov.
 
Evacuations: GO: All Black Rock Road area residences, and all residences in the Klondyke-Aravaipa corridor in Graham County.For “Ready, Set, Go” information follow this link: https://wildlandfire.az.gov/ and https://ein.az.gov/ready-set-go

Closures: The existing FAA designated Temporary Flight Restriction for the fire area was recently adjusted to compensate for fire growth. The Coronado National Forest, Bureau of Indian Affairs, and the Bureau of Land Management have closure orders in effect. For specific closure information visit the following agency links: https://Coronadonationalforest/Facebook.com  and   https://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/closures/7523/

Restrictions: Throughout southern Arizona the multiple agencies and jurisdictions are in varying levels of restrictions. For specific information for each, visit the link https://wildlandfire.az.gov/fire-restrictions.

For further information, please visit the following links:
Inciweb: https://inciweb.nwcg.gov
Facebook: Pinnacle Fire Facebook 
Twitter: @PinnacleInfo21
 
Nawhi ni nlt eego anlsih (Take care of our Land)

Public Information: (928) 362-8820
Media: (928) 362-2771
Email: 2021.pinnacle@firenet.gov

Size:  Approximately 34,192 acres
Containment:  26%
Cause:  Under Investigation
Location:  Santa Teresa Mountains, Graham County, Arizona
Start Date: June 10, 2021
Incident Commander:  Dave Gesser
Total Personnel:  450
 
Ko’ Ba Nagoni I’ (Fire Update)
 
Firefighters continued to be challenged for the second consecutive day yesterday by strong winds. Coming from the west and northwest, winds gusting to over 40 miles per hour in red flag conditions pushed the fire eastward in the Black Rock Ranch area.  Assigned firefighters worked to defend constructed fire lines with burnouts, bull dozers, aircraft delivered retardant, and water drops. Despite high wind, these tactics were successful.  Crews were able to keep the fire south of the Black Rock and 284 roads, as well as working to protect the values at risk within that area. The night shift continued that work into this morning.

The eastern and southern perimeters remained intact and minimal fire behavior was observed.  Resources along that perimeter are patrolling and cold trailing to detect any heat that might remain.
 
The active fire behavior observed Saturday on the western perimeter was moderated Sunday as the westerly winds pushed the fire back into its already burned footprint. There are interior hot spots that were being monitored last night in this area by engines and assigned crews.Today’s weather is forecast to be continued hot and dry with more red flag conditions and winds similar to yesterday.
 
Currently assigned resources include 5 hand crews, 4 helicopters, 28 engines, 11 water tenders, and 4 dozers. Resource numbers are adjusted as operational needs are determined daily and within the constraints of competition from other fires across Arizona.Smoke: The Pinnacle Fire is producing significant smoke. For current air quality information go to: https://wildlandfiresmoke.net/outlooks/EastCentralArizona   and    https://fire.airnow.gov

Evacuations: GO: All Black Rock Road area residences, and all residences in the Klondyke-Aravaipa corridor in Graham County.For “Ready, Set, Go” information follow this link: https://wildlandfire.az.gov/ and https://ein.az.gov/ready-set-go.

Closures: The existing FAA designated Temporary Flight Restriction for the fire area has again been adjusted to compensate for fire growth. The Coronado National Forest, Bureau of Indian Affairs, and the Bureau of Land Management have closure orders in effect. For specific closure information visit the following agency links: https://Coronadonationalforest/Facebook.com  and   https://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/closures/7523/
 
Restrictions: Throughout southern Arizona the multiple agencies and jurisdictions are in varying levels of restrictions. For specific information for each, visit the link https://wildlandfire.az.gov/fire-restrictions.

For further information, please visit the following links:    
Inciweb: https://inciweb.nwcg.gov  
Facebook: Pinnacle Fire Facebook 
Twitter: @PinnacleInfo21
 
Nawhi ni nlt eego anlsih (Take care of our Land)

Public Information: (928) 362-8820
Media: (928) 362-2771
Email: 2021.pinnacle@firenet.gov 
   
Size:  Approximately 31,715 acres                       
Containment:  25%                 
Cause:  Under Investigation   
Location:  Santa Teresa Mountains, Graham County, Arizona                            
Start Date: June 10, 2021
Incident Commander:  Dave Gesser                                                                  
Total Personnel:  453
 
Ko’ Ba Nagoni I’ (Fire Update)
 
The Pinnacle Fire continued to move within the Santa Teresa Wilderness Saturday, generating another substantial column of smoke by midafternoon. Fire activity increased towards the north in two separate locations. The first, west of Black Rock Ranch and the other along the western boundary of the Wilderness. Both moved into canyon bottoms with abundant fuels and began to burn with intensity. Firefighters responded with helicopter water and retardant drops to cool some of the activity as both threatened private property outside the wilderness.
 
Wind is generated by the location of a high-pressure ridge overhead, which is presently moving slowly to the southwest from its current location over the Four Corners area. This movement yesterday created a gradual wind direction shift from southeast to north-northwest winds. Due to the slow movement of the ridge, it was late in the day before the shift occurred.  The wind shift is significant as it pushed the fire in new directions. Firefighters have prepared outside the Santa Teresa Wilderness with constructed bulldozer lines to defend private property and other values.
 
The eastern and southern portions of the fire remain calm with little fire activity. All of the declared containment of the fire line exists along this portion of the fire.
 
Currently assigned resources include 5 hand crews, 4 helicopters, 28 engines, 11 water tenders, and 4 dozers. Resource numbers are adjusted as operational needs are determined daily and within the constraints of competition from other fires across Arizona.
 
Smoke: The Pinnacle Fire is producing significant smoke. For current air quality information go to: https://wildlandfiresmoke.net/outlooks/EastCentralArizona
 
Evacuations: GO: All Black Rock Road area residences, and all residences in the Klondyke-Aravaipa corridor in Graham County.For “Ready, Set, Go” information follow these links: https://wildlandfire.az.gov/ and https://ein.az.gov/ready-set-go.
 
Closures: The existing FAA designated Temporary Flight Restriction for the fire area has again been adjusted to compensate for fire growth. The Coronado National Forest, Bureau of Indian Affairs, and the Bureau of Land Management have closure orders in effect. For specific closure information visit the following agency links: https://Coronadonationalforest/Facebook.com  and   https://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/closures/7523/
 
Restrictions: Throughout southern Arizona the multiple agencies and jurisdictions are in varying levels of restrictions. For specific information for each, visit the link https://wildlandfire.az.gov/fire-restrictions.

For further information, please visit the following links:    
Inciweb: https://inciweb.nwcg.gov
Facebook: Pinnacle Fire Facebook 
Twitter: @PinnacleInfo21

Nawhi ni nlt eego anlsih (Take care of our Land)

Size:  Approximately 27,807 acres                       
Containment:  15%                   
Cause:  Under Investigation   
Location:  Santa Teresa Mountains, Graham County, Arizona                              
Start Date: June 10, 2021
Incident Commander:  Dave Gesser                                                                   
Total Personnel:  428
 
Public Information: (928) 362-8820
Media: (928) 362-2771
Email: 2021.pinnacle@firenet.gov
 
Ko’ Ba Nagoni I’ (Fire Update)
 
Friday was another day of high heat and low humidity with the fire finding new sources of fuel. The result was another day of active fire behavior and generation of a significant smoke column. At about 2:00 p.m., a large column of smoke could be observed as the fire consumed new fuels within the wilderness, causing it to move west.

Crews and fire managers worked through the day and last night to prepare and plan for actions to mitigate the fire’s western movement once it travels to more manageable terrain outside the federally designated wilderness area. Fire managers will focus on this segment of the fire in the next few days.

The eastern perimeter of the fire remained calm with little to no smoke. Fire in the Black Rock Ranch area was moderate. However, at Black Rock, structure protection sprinklers, pumps, and water blivets remain in place, prepared to be activated should the fire again move in that direction. On the southwest section, firefighters continued to patrol and reinforce fire lines near Klondyke as the fire cools from recent suppression activities.
 
Currently assigned resources include 4 hand crews, 4 helicopters, 29 engines, 11 water tenders, and 4 dozers. Resource numbers are adjusted as operational needs are determined daily.
 
Smoke: The Pinnacle fire is producing significant smoke. For current air quality information go to: https://wildlandfiresmoke.net/outlooks/EastCentralArizona

Evacuations: GO: All Black Rock Road area residences, and all residences in the Klondyke-Aravaipa corridor in Graham County.
For “Ready, Set, Go” information follow this link: https://wildlandfire.az.gov/ and https://ein.az.gov/ready-set-go.

Closures: The existing FAA designated Temporary Flight Restriction for the fire area has again been adjusted to compensate for fire growth. Both the Coronado National Forest and the Bureau of Land Management have closure orders in effect.
For specific closure information visit the following agency links: 
https://Coronadonationalforest/Facebook.com  
https://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/article/7523/59894/

Restrictions: Throughout southern Arizona the multiple agencies and jurisdictions are in varying levels of restrictions.
For specific information for each, visit the links below:
Coronado National Forest: https://www.fs.usda.gov/Internet/FSE_DOCUMENTS/fseprd915424.pdf  
San Carlos Apache Tribe: https://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/article/7523/59969/ 
Department of Forestry and Fire Management: https://dffm.az.gov/fire-restrictions 
Bureau of Land Management – Gila District: https://www.blm.gov/programs/public-safety-and-fire/fire-and-aviation/regional-info/arizona/fire-restrictions
 
For further information, please visit the following links:    
Inciweb: https://inciweb.nwcg.gov  
Facebook: Pinnacle Fire Facebook 
Twitter: @PinnacleInfo21
 
Nawhi ni nlt eego anlsih (Take care of our Land)

SAN CARLOS APACHE TRIBE; PO Box 0, San Carlos, Arizona 85550, Phone (928) 475-1600, Fax (928) 475-2567
Terry Rambler, Chairman and Tao Etpison, Vice-Chairman
The following is an official Tribal Council Action verified by the Presiding Officer. 
Motion 164-2021
Meeting Date:  June 14, 2021
Motion to approve the Immediate Release and recommendation from Recreation & Wildlife Department Director and to include the BIA recommendation to allow events and sunrise dances to continue for two (2) weeks with BIA to provide resources. 
Second by:  Eugene Nozie
Vote:  9 for; 0 opposed; 0 abstained.
Motion to Amend:  Tao Etpison
Approve BIA recommendation to allow events and sunrise dances to continue to two (2) weeks with BIA to provide resources. 
Second by:  Allred Pike, Jr.
Vote:  9 for; 0 opposed; 0 abstained
Signed by Presiding Officer, Terry Rambler

SAN CARLOS APACHE TRIBE; PO Box 0, San Carlos, Arizona 85550, Phone (928) 475-1600, Fax (928) 475-2567
For Immediate Release, June 14, 2021
Contact:  Wilfred Steele, Fire Prevention Specialist, (928) 475-2326 Ext. 321, or (928) 961-0505 E-M wsteele@forestry.scat-nsn.gov
The Office of the Chairman announced today upon approval by the San Carlos Council that Level 3 Fire Restrictions for the San Carlos Apache Reservation will be implemented.  Upon review by the Tribe’s Recreation & Wildlife Department and Forest Resources, it has been determined that Level 3 Fire Restrictions are necessary to prevent wildfires.
 
All forest and rangeland areas (Hill Top Range, Point of Pines and Malay Gap Forest Management units) and including Seneca Lake are hereby closed.  The only exceptions are those camp meetings and sunrise dances already scheduled in these forest and rangeland areas between the dates of June 14-27, 2021. Effective June 28, 2021, no camp meetings or sunrise dances will be allowed in these areas until such time fire restrictions are lifted.

In addition, roads north of Highway 70 will be closed.  These include Route 8, Road 1100 North of Talkalai Junction, Road 1300 from west to east off of Arizona Highway 60, within the exterior boundaries of the Reservation, except existing communities and homes.  The exceptions are those attending camp meetings and sunrise dances already scheduled in these forest and rangeland areas between the dates of June 14 – 27, 2021.  Recreation & Wildlife Department will be monitoring road closures in these areas.
 
Talkalai Lake will remain open for recreational purposes with propane use only.  No campfires are allowed.

No member of the public is allowed in these areas until further notice.  Any entry by member of the public into these restricted areas shall be considered trespass subject to prosecution, fine, or both. Ranch workers, emergency and authorized personnel are exempted.  If you are an enrolled member of the Tribe, seeking to gather ceremonial plants, please contact Fire Prevention Office at (928) 475-2326, ext. 321.
 
The basis for this order is that fire risk is severe.  The southwest is in record-breaking drought.  Water sources for fire suppression are insufficient, and no rainfall predicted for the near future.  This order is to help ensure the public’s health and safety and protect the Tribe’s forest lands, rangelands, woodlands, and facilities during the current period of severe fire danger.
 
This order is made pursuant to the Tribe’s Constitution, Article V, Section I(f), as well as for public safety and protect the Tribe’s natural resources.  
Ahi´yi´e´,
Signed:  Terry Rambler, Tribal Chairman, San Carlos Apache Tribe, Date:  6/15/21

Size:  Approximately 26,460 acres                       
Containment:  10%
Cause:  Under Investigation
Location:  Santa Teresa Mountains, Graham County, Arizona
Start Date:  June 10, 2021
Incident Commander:  Dave Gesser
Total Personnel:  444

Public Information: (928) 362-8820
Media: (928) 362-2771
Email: 2021.pinnacle@firenet.gov  

Ko’ Ba Nagoni I’ (Fire Update) 
After an extended period of active fire behavior, the Pinnacle Fire calmed today. Its steady movement to the northwest temporarily slowed when it entered terrain composed of numerous ledges and rocks within the Santa Teresa wilderness. The fire continues to slowly work through this area as it finds its way to available fuels. The containment percentage decreased slightly this morning due to the increased perimeter of the fire. 

On the northern perimeter in the Black Rock area, the fire continues to be stalled above the Black Rock Ranch and has made only small movements since Wednesday.  Fire lines, reinforced by burn out operations conducted during the last two nights on the perimeter nearest Klondyke, held yesterday. Those control features are being continually patrolled and monitored by engines. Finally, the eastern fire flank remained calm and is the portion of fire perimeter determined to be contained.

Residents north of the Aravaipa-Klondyke Road east of the fire perimeter have had their evacuation notice rescinded and can return to their homes. Currently assigned resources include 5 hand crews, 4 helicopters, 28 engines, 15 water tenders, and 4 dozers. Resource numbers are adjusted as operational needs are determined daily. 
Smoke: The Pinnacle fire is producing a great amount of smoke. For current air quality information go to: https://wildlandfiresmoke.net/outlooks/EastCentralArizona

Evacuations: GO: All Black Rock Road area residences, and all residences in the Klondyke-Aravaipa corridor in Graham County. For “Ready, Set, Go” information follow this link: https://wildlandfire.az.gov/ and https://ein.az.gov/ready-set-go.  
Closures: Both the Coronado National Forest and the Bureau of Land Management have closure orders in effect. For specific closure information visit the following agency links: https://Coronadonationalforest/Facebook.com  https://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/article/7523/59894/ 
Restrictions: The Coronado National Forest has implemented Stage 2 fire restrictions. For detailed information on restrictions see: https://www.fs.usda.gov/Internet/FSE_DOCUMENTS/fseprd915424.pdf. For further information, please visit the following links:    

Inciweb:  https://inciweb.nwcg.gov  Facebook:  Pinnacle Fire Facebook Twitter: @PinnacleInfo21

Area residents continue to bring donations to the fire camp. While we are very appreciative, our firefighters are well supplied. We can’t take donations. Firefighters are, however, appreciative of the many supportive banners and signs we see posted around the community.                                                  

Nawhi ni nlt eego anlsih (Take care of our Land)