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SR 77 IS CLOSED AGAIN DUE TO INCREASED TELEGRAPH FIRE ACTIVITY

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Publication Type: Announcement Sun, 06/13/2021 - 12:00

SR 77 is closed in both directions between US 70 and SR 177 in Winkelman, due to the Telegraph Fire. That is the road that connects Globe and Winkleman. There is no estimated time to reopen the road. https://az511.com/ Click on the orange "alert" box in the lower left of the page to see the closure.

Telegraph Fire Morning Update June 13 2021

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Publication Type: News Sun, 06/13/2021 - 12:00

Fire Information Public Phone Line: 480-608-2054

Fire Information Media Phone Line: 949-573-5408

Email: 2021.Telegraph@firenet.gov

InciWeb: https://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/7512/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Telegraphfireinformation/ NEW Twitter: https://twitter.com/TelegraphFire

Telegraph Fire Morning Update – June 13, 2021

FOR CURRENT EVACUATION INFORMATION, residents are advised to monitor Facebook pages for Pinal County Sheriff’s Office: https://www.facebook.com/PinalCountySO and Gila County Health and Emergency Management: https://www.facebook.com/gilacohealthem Notifications can change rapidly. Residents in areas affected by the fire should remain vigilant and be prepared to evacuate. Evacuation notifications are issued when danger is imminent and life threatening.

Acres: 88,155 Percent Containment: 76% Date/Time Detected: Friday, June 4, 2021, 1:30 pm Structures burned: 20 Number of Personnel: 990 Cause: Human, under investigation Origin/Location: South of Superior, Arizona
Overnight firefighters continued to monitor and mop up the fire perimeter along U.S. Route 60 and near the Top-of-the-World community. Smoke will be visible to the public for days or weeks as interior islands of unburned fuel are consumed by fire. Fire in the Pinal/Signal Peak area advanced both north and south last night. Small firing operations by hand crews or aircraft may be employed today along Pioneer Pass Road, both north and south of the campground to keep fire edges even, and facilitate control of fire spread. The contingency group will continue constructing a fire line near El Capitan, using roads, hose lays, and chainsaw crews. Patrol and mop up will continue around the fire wherever necessary to protect values at risk. We are reminding the motoring public to be alert for the increased presence of firefighters and large firefighting vehicles in the U. S. Route 60 corridor. The Telegraph Fire is asking the public to refrain from delivering food and other donations to fire camp. We cannot legally accept donations. If you wish to help, we recommend contacting local agencies who can utilize your donations. Evacuation status for Superior, Globe, Pinto/Carlotta and the Battle Axe area is now “Ready.” Evacuation status for Top-Of-The-World, Bellevue, Oak Flat, Miami, Central Heights, Six Ice and Claypool is now “Set.” The Tonto National Forest has initiated Stage 2 Fire Restrictions for the entire forest, effective 8 a.m. on June 11. All State Land is under Stage 2 restrictions effective 8:00 AM on June 11. All Bureau of Land Management lands in Arizona are under Stage 2 fire restrictions effective June 11, 2021. See: https://blm.gov/arizona/fire-restrictions Gila County Emergency Management has activated a call center for information on sheltering if you evacuate due to the wildfire: 928-910-4009 8 a.m.-5 p.m.

CLOSURE AREAS: Tonto National Forest has revised its Closure Order and Map: https://www.fs.usda.gov/alerts/tonto/alerts-notices

Bureau of Land Management Emergency Fire Closure Order and Map: https://www.facebook.com/BLMArizona/

Actualizacin vespertina del incendio del telgrafo 12 de junio de 2021

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Publication Type: News Sun, 06/13/2021 - 12:00

Información sobre incendios: 480-608-2054

Consultas de los medios: 949-573-5408 Email: 2021.Telegraph@firenet.gov InciWeb: https://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/7512/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Telegraphfireinformation/ NEW Twitter: https://twitter.com/TelegraphFire

Actualización vespertina del incendio del telégrafo - 12 de junio de 2021

PARA OBTENER INFORMACIÓN ACTUAL SOBRE LA EVACUACIÓN, se recomienda a los residentes monitorear regularmente las páginas de Facebook de Pinal County Sheriff’s Office: https://www.facebook.com/PinalCountySO y Gila County Health and Emergency Management: https://www.facebook.com/Telegraphfireinformation/

Las notificaciones pueden cambiar rápidamente. Los residentes en las áreas afectadas por el incendio deben permanecer atentos y estar preparados para evacuar. Las notificaciones de evacuación se emiten cuando el peligro es inminente y amenaza la vida.

TAMAÑO EN ACRES: 87119 Contención: 76% FECHA / HORA DETECTADA: Viernes , 6/4/2021 1:30pm Estructuras quemadas: 20 PERSONAL TOTAL: 990 CAUSA: Humana, Bajo investigacion Origin/Origen / Ubicación: South of Superior, Arizona
Hoy los bomberos han continuado vigilando y limpiando el perímetro del incendio a lo largo de U.S. Route 60 y cerca de la comunidad de Top-Of-The-World. Les recordamos a los automovilistas que circulan por la zona que estén atentos a la presencia de los bomberos y de los grandes vehículos de bomberos en el corredor de la Ruta 60 de los Estados Unidos. El fuego en la zona de Pinal/Signal Peak está avanzando tanto hacia el norte como hacia el sur. La actividad del fuego está aumentando debido a las condiciones más calientes y secas. Es posible que se inicien pequeñas operaciones de inciendo hacia la noche para mantener los bordes del incendio parejos, facilitando una propagación controlada del mismo. La masticación se ha completado a lo largo de Pioneer Pass Road. Los bomberos continúan preparando una línea de fuego alternativa a lo largo de Doak Road, al sur de Signal Peak y están construyendo una línea de fuego de contingencia cerca de El Capitán, utilizando caminos, tendidos de manguera y equipos de motosierra. Se está utilizando un helicóptero Firewatch Cobra para la detección por infrarrojos de las amenazas a las líneas de contención. El Equipo 2 pide al público que se abstenga de entregar alimentos y otras donaciones al campamento de bomberos. No podemos aceptar donaciones legalmente. Si desea ayudar, le recomendamos que se ponga en contacto con los organismos locales que pueden utilizar sus donaciones. Los residentes pueden regresar a sus hogares ya que el estado de evacuación para Top-Of-The-World, Oak Flat, Miami, Central Heights, Six Ice y Claypool ha sido devuelto a "Set". El estado de evacuación para Superior, Globe, Pinto/Carlotta y el área de Battle Axe ha sido devuelto a "Listo". El Bosque Nacional de Tonto ha iniciado la Etapa 2 de Restricciones de incendios para todo el bosque, a partir de las 8 a.m. del 11 de junio. Todos los terrenos estatales están sujetos a las restricciones de la Etapa 2 a partir de las 8 a.m. del 11 de junio. Consulte: https://wildlandfire.az.gov Todas las Bureau of Land Management tierras in Arizona están bajo las restricciones de incendios de la Etapa 2 a partir del 11 de junio de 2021. Consulte: https://blm.gov/arizona/fire-restrictions REFUGIOS DE EVACUACIÓN: High Desert Middle School en Globe y Skyline High School en Mesa. La Gila County Emergency Management ha activado un centro de llamadas para obtener información sobre refugios si evacúa debido al incendio forestal: 928-910-4009 8 a.m.-5 p.m. ¡EN SUS MARCAS, LISTOS, FUERA! INFORMACIÓN: https://ein.az.gov/ready-set-go ÁREAS DE CIERRE: El Tonto National Forest ha revisado su Orden y Mapa de Cierre: https://www.fs.usda.gov/alerts/tonto/alerts-noticesOrden y mapa de cierre de incendios de emergencia de Bureau of Land Management: https://www.facebook.com/BLMArizona/ CIERRES DE CARRETERAS: Mapa interactivo del Department of Transportation de Arizona: https://az511.gov/

Telegraph Fire Evening Update June 12 2021

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Publication Type: News Sat, 06/12/2021 - 12:00

Fire Information Public Phone Line: 480-608-2054

Fire Information Media Phone Line: 949-573-5408

Email: 2021.Telegraph@firenet.gov

InciWeb: https://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/7512/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Telegraphfireinformation/ NEW Twitter: https://twitter.com/TelegraphFire

Telegraph Fire Evening Update – June 12, 2021

Acres: 87,119 Percent Containment: 76% Date/Time Detected: Friday, June 4, 2021, 1:30 pm Structures burned: 20 Number of Personnel: 990 Cause: Human, under investigation Origin/Location: South of Superior, Arizona
Today firefighters continued to monitor and mop up the fire perimeter along U.S. Route 60 and near the Top-Of-The-World community. We are reminding motorists traveling in the area to be alert for the presence of firefighters and large firefighting vehicles in the U.S. Route 60 corridor. Fire in the Pinal/Signal Peak area is advancing both north and south. Fire activity is increasing due to hotter and drier conditions. Small firing operations may be initiated around nightfall to keep fire edges even, facilitating a controlled spread of the fire. Mastication is complete along Pioneer Pass Road. Firefighters continue to prepare an alternative fire line along Doak Road, south of Signal Peak and are constructing a contingency fire line near El Capitan, using roads, hose lays, and chainsaw crews. A Firewatch Cobra helicopter is being used for infrared detection of threats to containment lines. Team 2 asks the public to refrain from delivering food and other donations to the fire camp. We cannot legally accept donations. If you wish to help, we recommend contacting local agencies who can utilize your donations. Residents can return to their homes as the evacuation status for Top-Of-The-World, Oak Flat, Miami, Central Heights, Six Ice and Claypool has been returned to “Set.” Evacuation status for Superior, Globe, Pinto/Carlotta and the Battle Axe area has been returned to “Ready.” The Tonto National Forest has initiated Stage 2 Fire Restrictions for the entire forest, effective 8 a.m. on June 11. All State Land is under Stage 2 restrictions effective 8:00 a.m. on June 11. All Bureau of Land Management lands in Arizona are under Stage 2 fire restrictions effective June 11, 2021. See: https://blm.gov/arizona/fire-restrictions Gila County Emergency Management has activated a call center for information on sheltering if you evacuate due to the wildfire: 928-910-4009 8 a.m.-5 p.m.

CLOSURE AREAS: Tonto National Forest has revised its Closure Order and Map: https://www.fs.usda.gov/alerts/tonto/alerts-notices

Bureau of Land Management Emergency Fire Closure Order and Map: https://www.facebook.com/BLMArizona/

ROAD CLOSURES: Arizona Department of Transportation Interactive Map: https://az511.gov/

NEW Evacuation Status rolled back for several areas

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Publication Type: Announcement Sat, 06/12/2021 - 12:00

NEW Go Status turns to Set The area of Bellevue, including Simpson Lake, Mcspadden Ranch, Ioli Ranch and surrounding area may return to “set” in the ready, set, go model.

The evacuation status of several other communities have been rolled back as conditions in those arts of the fire area are improving.

Miami Block - Set to Ready

Claypool Block - Set to Ready

Central Heights North - Set to Ready

Central Heights South - Set to Ready

Globe - Set to Ready

Six Ice - Go to Set”

Pinto/Carlotta block to the list from SET to READY

All evacuation status changes may be seen at

www.facebook.com/Gila-County-Sheriffs-Office-641987809193824/

www.facebook.com/PinalCountySO/photos/a.154878994581686/4043006422435571/

https://www.facebook.com/gilacohealthem/

Top of the World Open to Returning Residents

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Publication Type: Announcement Sat, 06/12/2021 - 12:00

Top of the World has been opened to residents. The Evacuation Status is reduced to SET. The closure of US Highway 60 from Superior to Miami is was lifted last night.

Information on Top of the World repopulation is at the Telegraph Fire Facebook Page and Pinal County Sheriff Facebook page

Telegraph Fire Morning Update June 12 2021

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Publication Type: News Sat, 06/12/2021 - 12:00

Fire Information Public Phone Line: 480-608-2054

Fire Information Media Phone Line: 949-573-5408

Email: 2021.Telegraph@firenet.gov

InciWeb: https://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/7512/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Telegraphfireinformation/ NEW Twitter: https://twitter.com/TelegraphFire

Telegraph Fire Morning Update – June 12, 2021

Acres: 87,078 Percent Containment: 45% Date/Time Detected: Friday, June 4, 2021, 1:30 pm Structures Destroyed/Damaged: 20 Number of Personnel: 965 Cause: Human, under investigation Origin/Location: South of Superior, Arizona
The fire perimeter along U. S. Route 60 and near the Top-Of-The-World community was heavily staffed overnight with firefighters who continued to monitor and mop up. This activity will continue for several days until smoldering fuel and unhealthy smoke no longer pose a risk to local residents. Night shift crews patrolled and monitored fire activity in the Pinal and Signal Peak areas, and will continue to do so today. As the fire moves east toward Pioneer Pass, masticators are working along Pioneer Pass Road in anticipation of potential burn outs to stop the fire’s advance. (Masticators are large machines which grind up brush and woody material, clearing fuel from fire lines.) Firefighters are preparing a contingency line to the protect the values at risk near El Capitan. There was a virtual community meeting held last night, the recording is available online at https://www.facebook.com/Telegraphfireinformation/. Evacuation status for Top-of-the-World from “Go” to “Set”. Oak Flats will remain closed to the public for the time being, but will be accessible for Resolution Copper mine employees."Evacuation status for the town of Superior and the area of Battle Axe has been returned to “Ready.” Evacuation status for the towns of Miami and Central Heights has been returned to “Set.” The Tonto National Forest has initiated Stage 2 Fire Restrictions for the entire forest, effective 8 a.m. on June 11. All State Land is under Stage 2 restrictions effective 8:00 a.m. on June 11. See: https://wildlandfire.az.gov All Bureau of Land Management lands in Arizona are under Stage 2 fire restrictions effective June 11, 2021. See: https://blm.gov/arizona/fire-restrictions EVACUATION SHELTERS: High Desert Middle School in Globe and Skyline High School in Mesa. Gila County Emergency Management has activated a call center for information on sheltering if you evacuate due to the wildfire: 928-910-4009 8 a.m.-5 p.m. READY,SET,GO! INFORMATION: https://ein.az.gov/ready-set-go

CLOSURE AREAS: Tonto National Forest has revised its Closure Order and Map: https://www.fs.usda.gov/alerts/tonto/alerts-notices

Bureau of Land Management Emergency Fire Closure Order and Map: https://www.facebook.com/BLMArizona/

ROAD CLOSURES: Arizona Department of Transportation Interactive Map: https://az511.gov/

ACTUALIZACIN DE LA TARDE DE INCENDIO TELEGAPH 11 DE JUNIO 2021

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Publication Type: News Sat, 06/12/2021 - 12:00

ACTUALIZACIÓN DE LA TARDE DE INCENDIO TELEGAPH– 11 DE JUNIO, 2021

Información sobre incendios: 480-608-2054 Consultas de los medios: 949-573-5408 Email: 2021.Telegraph@firenet.gov InciWeb: https://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/7512/ NEW Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Telegraphfireinformation/

ACTUALIZACIÓN DE LA TARDE DE INCENDIO TELEGAPH– 11 DE JUNIO, 2021

PARA OBTENER INFORMACIÓN ACTUAL SOBRE LA EVACUACIÓN, se recomienda a los residentes monitorear regularmente las páginas de Facebook de Pinal County Sheriff’s Office: https://www.facebook.com/PinalCountySO : https://www.facebook.com/PinalCountySO y Gila County Health and Emergency Management: https://www.facebook.com/Telegraphfireinformation/

TAMAÑO EN ACRES: 86,529 Contención: 45% FECHA / HORA DETECTADA: Viernes , 6/4/2021 1:30pm Estructuras quemadas: 20 PERSONAL TOTAL: 965 CAUSA: Humana, Bajo investigacion Origin/Origen / Ubicación: South of Superior, Arizona

Hoy en día, el perímetro de incendios a lo largo de la Ruta 60 de los EE. UU. Y cerca de la comunidad Top-Of-The-World estaba bien provisto de bomberos que continuaron monitoreando y limpiando. Esta área contará con personal durante la noche. Los equipos de protección de estructuras en las áreas de Pinal y Signal Peaks establecieron mangueras para la protección de puntos de valores en riesgo. Los equipos del turno de noche continuarán monitoreando la actividad de los incendios. Hoy, los equipos monitorearon el fuego que se mueve hacia el este, cuesta abajo a través de un terreno traicionero desde Signal Peak hacia Pioneer Pass. El seguimiento continuará durante la noche. Los bomberos también continuaron la preparación de las líneas de emergencia primaria y secundaria a lo largo de Pioneer Pass Road y en la red de caminos y senderos antiguos desde Tuxedo Junction hasta SR 77, respectivamente.

El Department of Transportation de Arizona ha reabierto Route 60.

El estado de evacuación de la ciudad de Superior y el área de Battle Axe se ha vuelto a "EN SUS MARCAS". El estado de evacuación de las ciudades de Miami y Central Heights se ha vuelto a "LISTOS". El Bosque Nacional de Tonto ha iniciado la Etapa 2 de Restricciones de incendios para todo el bosque, a partir de las 8 a.m. del 11 de junio. Todos los terrenos estatales están sujetos a las restricciones de la Etapa 2 a partir de las 8 a.m. del 11 de junio. Consulte: https://wildlandfire.az.gov Todas las Bureau of Land Management tierras in Arizona están bajo las restricciones de incendios de la Etapa 2 a partir del 11 de junio de 2021. Consulte: https://blm.gov/arizona/fire-restrictions REFUGIOS DE EVACUACIÓN: High Desert Middle School en Globe y Skyline High School en Mesa. La Gila County Emergency Management ha activado un centro de llamadas para obtener información sobre refugios si evacúa debido al incendio forestal: 928-910-4009 8 a.m.-5 p.m. ¡EN SUS MARCAS, LISTOS, FUERA! INFORMACIÓN: https://ein.az.gov/ready-set-go ÁREAS DE CIERRE: El Tonto National Forest ha revisado su Orden y Mapa de Cierre: https://www.fs.usda.gov/alerts/tonto/alerts-noticesOrden y mapa de cierre de incendios de emergencia de Bureau of Land Management: https://www.facebook.com/BLMArizona/ CIERRES DE CARRETERAS: Mapa interactivo del Department of Transportation de Arizona: https://az511.gov/

Telegraph Fire Evening Update June 11 2021

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Publication Type: News Fri, 06/11/2021 - 12:00

Fire Information Public Phone Line: 480-608-2054

NEW Fire Information Media Phone Line: 949-573-5408

Email: 2021.Telegraph@firenet.gov

InciWeb: https://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/7512/ NEW Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Telegraphfireinformation/

Telegraph Fire Evening Update – June 11, 2021

Acres: 86,529 Percent Containment: 45% Date/Time Detected: Friday, June 4, 2021, 1:30 pm Structures burned: 20 Number of Personnel: 965 Cause: Human, under investigation Origin/Location: South of Superior, Arizona
Today the fire perimeter along U.S. Route 60 and near the Top-Of-The-World community was heavily staffed with firefighters who continued to monitor and mop up. This area will be staffed overnight. Structure protection crews in the Pinal and Signal Peaks areas established hose lays for point protection of values at risk. Night shift crews will continue to monitor fire activity. Today crews monitored the fire which is moving east, downhill through treacherous terrain from Signal Peak toward Pioneer Pass. Monitoring will continue overnight. Firefighters also continued preparation of primary and a secondary contingency fire lines along Pioneer Pass Road and on the network of old roads and trails from Tuxedo Junction to SR 77, respectively. U.S. Route 60 has reopened. The motoring public should be alert for the presence of firefighters and heavy firefighting vehicles. Evacuation status for the town of Superior and the area of Battle Axe has been returned to “Ready.” Evacuation status for the towns of Miami and Central Heights has been returned to “Set.” The Tonto National Forest has initiated Stage 2 Fire Restrictions for the entire forest, effective 8 a.m. on June 11. All State Land is under Stage 2 restrictions effective 8 a.m. on June 11. See: https://wildlandfire.az.gov `All Bureau of Land Management lands in Arizona are under Stage 2 fire restrictions effective June 11, 2021. See: https://blm.gov/arizona/fire-restrictions EVACUATION SHELTERS: High Desert Middle School in Globe and Skyline High School in Mesa. Gila County Emergency Management has activated a call center for information on sheltering if you evacuate due to the wildfire: 928-910-4009 8 a.m.-5 p.m. READY,SET,GO! INFORMATION: https://ein.az.gov/ready-set-go

CLOSURE AREAS: Tonto National Forest has revised its Closure Order and Map: https://www.fs.usda.gov/alerts/tonto/alerts-notices

Bureau of Land Management Emergency Fire Closure Order and Map: https://www.facebook.com/BLMArizona/

ROAD CLOSURES: Arizona Department of Transportation Interactive Map: https://az511.gov/

US HIGHWAY 60 IS OPEN AND LOWER CENTRAL HEIGHTS EVACUATION STATUS LOWERED

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Publication Type: Announcement Fri, 06/11/2021 - 12:00

6:16 p.m. U.S. Highway 60 WILDFIRE-CLOSURE UPDATE and Evacuation Status Update for Lower Central Heights

The community of Lower Central Heights just went back to SET status. Residents should continue to be prepared in case of a change in conditions. There is still a great deal of fire traffic on the roads around the communities along the U.S. Highway 60 Corridor. Please be courteous and keep your attention focused on the road.
US 60 is now OPEN in BOTH directions between Superior and Miami. Due to the ongoing #TelegraphFire, motorists should watch for:Reduced speed limits and reduced visibility.Drivers are asked to Be mindful of firefighters and fire activity and fire equipment that is still in the area

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