Mays Fire: estimated 9,500 acres, 60% contained. 
 Location: 15 miles southwest of Richland Springs in San Saba County.
 Resources: 52 Overnight, crews concentrated on an area where there was some heat detected with heavy fuels. They then continued to conduct controlled burns in unburned areas within the containment lines to reduce potential fire growth. This morning, firefighters began patrolling the fire perimeter and mopping up any smoke or hot spots.

Fire Weather: Winds this morning will be out of the South around 8 mph but will increase to 10 mph with gusts to 18 mph around 10 AM this morning. These gusty south winds will continue into the afternoon, then shift South to Southeast and decrease to 8 mph in the evening. Temperature highs will be around 101 can be expected between 4 to 5 PM with minimum RH values around 25 percent. Similar conditions are expected Thursday, with hot and dry conditions continuing into next week.

Mays Fire: estimated 9,500 acres, 50% contained. 
Location: 15 miles southwest of Richland Springs in San Saba County.
Resources: 55

Today, the fire activity increased throughout the day. Aerial resources that assisted today were a Type 1 Helo, 3 SEATs. These aerial resources were used to help cool off one section of the fire that firefighters needed to get containment line around. Tonight, dozers will continue to connect containment lines and improve existing ones.

Fire Weather: Winds will persist out of the south-southeast overnight generally under 10 mph. Winds will generally be out of the south in the morning and early afternoon before shifting back out of the south-southeast in the late afternoon and evening. Expect wind speeds of 10-15 mph with occasional gusts to 20 mph. RH values will recover overnight to near 70 percent, and fall to around 20-25% Wednesday afternoon. Otherwise, dry conditions are expected again on Wednesday, with highs topping at around 101 degrees.

Resources Threatened: Structures.

Mays Fire: estimated 9,000 acres, 50% contained. 
Location: 15 miles southwest of Richland Springs in San Saba County.
Resources: 50

Overnight, fire operations continued with a little bit of interior burning along the edge of the fire line. Bulldozers made good progress tying containment lines together.

This morning, a TFS drone was used for a short period of time to gain situation awareness of the dozer lines status. At 12 pm, a burn out operation will commence to reduce the fuel load.

Fire Weather: Light and variable winds from the south at 5 to 7 mph around 10 AM this morning. RH minimums will be around 30 percent at 4 to 5 PM. Temperatures will reach highs of 98. Winds will then shift to the southeast at 5 to 8 mph late afternoon and evening, then back south around midnight.

Resources Threatened: Structures.

Mays Fire: estimated 9,000 acres, 30% contained. 
Location: 15 miles southwest of Richland Springs in San Saba County.
Resources: 70

The fire has continued to remain active throughout the day. The fire developed 3 active fingers earlier today. This morning, firefighters tied in with a local motorgrader to build containment lines around structures on 360. Command staff is using 360 as a contingency line to hold the fire. Ground crews back burned from 360 to help burn potential fuel between the road and the fire leaving fewer opportunities for the fire to keep running or escape.

Bulldozers continued to construct containment lines around the fire today. Aviation resources were on scene, which included air attack and two Type 1 helicopter. Aviation resources assisted ground crews to help slow the spread of the fire by dropping water across the fire area.

Fire Weather: Tonight, isolated showers with very light rainfall will pass east of the fire area by 8 PM. Expecting dry conditions for remainder of the night and through the overnight hours. Skies will begin to clear around sunset and temperatures may briefly climb into the mid-80s before slowly falling temperatures begin after sunset. Humidity values will generally remain near 45% through 8 Pm and then begin to slowly climb overnight. Winds will remain out of east and southeast at 5 to 10 mph through morning.

Resources Threatened: Structures.

Mays Fire: estimated 3,000 acres, 10% contained. 
Location: 15 miles southwest of Richland Springs in San Saba County.
Resources: 28

The fire was very active yesterday evening and throughout the night. Firefighters constructed containment lines with two D6 bulldozers followed by a Type 6 fire engine for support on the right flank last night. Task forces focused on structure protection for structures on the northeast corner of the heel of the fire before engaging on the right flank of the fire.

Bulldozers will continue to construct containment lines around the fire today. Aviation resources on scene include air attack and 2 Type 1 helicopters. Aviation resources will assist ground crews to help slow the spread of the fire by dropping water across the fire area. Fire activity is active this morning and expected to continue as such throughout the day.

Fire Weather: There will be east to southeast winds of 5-10 mph over the fire are area today. Isolated to scattered thunderstorms are possible this afternoon with potentially gusty and erratic winds near thunderstorms. Today will be mostly sunny and hot with a high temperature near 98 degrees Fahrenheit. Relative humidity will decrease to 25-30 percent late this afternoon with good recoveries forecast overnight.

Resources Threatened: Structures.

 Update:

Fire reported at approx. 1740 on 8-2-2020.  Fire is located near Richland Springs, San Saba County, Texas.
Aviation support (air Attack) has updated estimated acreage to be 2000. Texas A&M Forest Service and local fire department IC will utilize Unified Command. Structures are  threatened. 
5 SEATS and 1 Heavy Airtanker made retardant drops to assist in slowing fire progression. Texas A&M Forest Service has additional dozers and engines en route to the fire.

Acres-2000
Percent Contained- 0%
Fire Behavior-High
Growth Potential-High
Fuels- Grass/Brush
Terrain-rough and rocky
Structures Threatened
 
TFS IC- Matthew Whelan 

TFR in place over the fire.  FDC 0/7460

SEDONA, Ariz., Aug. 5, 2020 — The Pig Fire, located 5 miles south/southeast of Village of Oak Creek, is currently 40 percent contained, with firefighters continuing to hold it at 495 acres.

Firefighters will continue to improve existing containment lines around the fire, while a Type 4 team assumes management of the fire tomorrow morning.

The fire does not pose any risk to structures, homes or communities, and an increase of containment will continue to rise throughout the week as fire activity lessens.

Smoke impacts are very low, due to no additional growth and mostly burning of forest fuels within the interior pockets of the fire perimeter. This has allowed lane restrictions on the northbound side of Interstate 17 near the Sedona exit to be completely lifted.

Current resources on scene include two Hotshot crews, a fuels crew, three engines, and a water tender. In total, approximately 85 firefighters and personnel are assigned to the fire, which will decrease as containment increases.

Updates will be provided through Coconino National Forest social media accounts (Facebook, Twitter), and via the Pig Fire incident page on Inciweb.

SEDONA, Ariz., Aug. 3, 2020 — Coconino National Forest firefighters continue to suppress the Pig Fire approximately 5 miles south/southeast of Village of Oak Creek off the east side of northbound Interstate 17.

The fire does not pose any risk to structures, homes or communities. Burnout operations yesterday and into the night helped secure the I-17 corridor and other lines around the upper section of Forest Road 689, bringing the fire to 480 acres as of this morning.Fire investigators determined the cause of the wildfire to be a piece of catalytic converter discharged from a vehicle traveling along the interstate. Faulty catalytic converters can break apart and move through the exhaust system, eventually discharging from the muffler. These tiny pieces of “honeycomb” are extremely hot, and if they land on flammable material—such as dry brush and grass—often start a wildfire.

Fire crews will continue to hold and improve the lines established throughout the day and monitor the south side of the fire where there was little activity yesterday.

Current resources on scene include a Hotshot crew, six engines, a fuels crew, one water tender, one dozer, and partner agency personnel from Arizona Department of Transportation, Department of Public Safety, and Yavapai County Sheriff’s Office. In total, approximately 95 firefighters and personnel are assigned to the fire.

Lane restrictions and closures may exist on the northbound side of I-17 near the Sedona exit, so motorists should plan for additional time when traveling north.

Updates will be provided as they are received, and shared via news release and Coconino National Forest social media accounts (Facebook, Twitter).

Additionally, an incident page has been established on Inciweb, where details, photos and maps will be posted each day until full containment.

SEDONA, Ariz., Aug. 2, 2020 — Coconino National Forest firefighters responded to a wildfire yesterday evening located approximately 5 miles south/southeast of Village of Oak Creek off the east side of northbound Interstate 17.

The Pig Fire, named due to its proximity near Pig Trough Tank, was reported about 4:45 p.m. yesterday and started on the east side of the northbound lane of I-17, growing to about 120 acres as of this morning. Cause is unknown at this time and under investigation. The fire currently poses no risk to any structures, homes, or communities.

Fire crews conducted some burnout operations late yesterday evening and may conduct more today. The fire is burning is pinyon juniper, heavy grass, and brush and will move toward the northeast as the day progresses.  However, thunderstorms later in the day could change the direction, as well as smoke impacts to communities.

Current resources on scene include a Hotshot crew, six engines, a fuels crew, one water tender, one dozer, and partner agency personnel from Arizona Department of Transportation, Department of Public Safety, and Yavapai County Sheriff’s Office. In total, approximately 80 firefighters are assigned to the fire.

Lane restrictions exist on the northbound side of I-17 near the Sedona exit, so motorists should plan for additional time when traveling north.

Updates will be provided as they are received, and shared via news release and Coconino National Forest social media accounts (Facebook, Twitter).

Equipo rojo del área sur: Mike Dueitt, comandante del incidente    

Centro de información: (970) 628-0130, de 8 am a 8 pm  

Consultas de medios: (970) 812-3706, 8 am - 8 pm 

Nota especiales: La oficina del Bureau of Land Management (BLM) ha reducido su cierre área, abriendo el acceso a zonas fuera del perímetro del incendio. Las áreas en el lado del perímetro del fuego todavía están cerradas. Ver cierres, a continuación.

Esta es la última actualización sobre el incendio de Pine Gulch, ya que el Equipo Rojo del Área Sur devuelve la gestión del incidente a las agencias locales el sábado por la mañana. Comuníquese con Eric Coulter, 970-628-5622, ecoulter@blm.gov para obtener información después de hoy. El Equipo Rojo del Área Sur agradece a las agencias locales, las comunidades y los propietarios de tierras por su destacado apoyo y cooperación en el manejo del incendio de Pine Gulch.

Esta mañana, representantes del equipo Rojo del Área Sur se unirán al cuerpo de bomberos de Grand Junction en su tradición de honrar los primeros en responder en todo el país y las vidas de los bomberos que murieron respondiendo al ataque de las torres gemelas en Nueva York el 9/11/2001. Los equipos de bomberos en todo el condado de Mesa celebrarán un recuerdo silencioso a lo largo de las principales carreteras, mostrando la bandera estadounidense desde los pasos elevados y silencio durante tres minutos y cuarenta y tres segundos para honrar a 343 bomberos que murieron el 11 de septiembre.

Situación actual: Ayer cayeron otros 0.1 a 0.2 pulgadas de lluvia sobre el incendio de Pine Gulch, lo que nuevamente obstaculizó los esfuerzos de reparación de la supresión debido a caminos embarrados. La reparación continua de áreas dañadas por líneas de fuego se reanudará cuando las condiciones lo permitan. En el lado oeste del incendio, las áreas de prioridad para el trabajo de reparación de supresión restante son Douglas Pass, incluida la autopista 139, Barrel Springs Road, County Road 256 y East Salt Creek. En el interior del incendio, las áreas prioritarias están a lo largo de Lonesome Ridge. La reparación de supresión está casi completa en el lado este del incendio.

Un área quemada de Respuesta a Emergencias equipo está usando observaciones de campo de detección y remotos para recopilar datos para evaluar los efectos post-incendio y recomendar acciones. El equipo está compuesto por varios expertos en campos como hidrología, biología, ciencias del suelo, modelado informático, manejo de la vegetación, arqueología y recreación.

Pronóstico del tiempo y comportamiento del fuego: Hoy estará más nublado a medida que un sistema de baja presión se mueva hacia el este. Altas temperaturas en elevaciones bajas serán 62-69 grados y a altas altitudes a 45-55 grados. Humedad relativa será de 30-55 por ciento. Los vientos serán en su mayoría impulsados por el terreno, 4-11 mph, con ráfagas de hasta 2 5 mph. El aire más seco se esparcirá por el área hoy y mañana a medida que se acumule una cresta de alta presión sobre el Intermountain West. Este patrón promoverá condiciones más cálidas y secas durante el fin de semana.

La lluvia y la nieve húmedas recientes en el fuego han tenido un impacto significativo en el fuego, no hay áreas de preocupación para el comportamiento del fuego, el crecimiento del perímetro o la propagación del fuego.

Cierre del área: El cierre del área del Bureau of Land Management (BLM) se ha reducido a tierras administradas por la agencia únicamente en el perímetro del incendio. Garvey Canyon Road, Coal Gulch Road y 21 Road están abiertas solo hasta el punto en el que se encuentran con el borde del fuego. Las áreas más allá de ellos en el perímetro del incendio están cerradas. No hay acceso por carretera pública a Barrel Springs Canyon.

Para obtener más información, visite www.facebook.com/BLMColoradoFire

Áreas abiertas:

·    County Road 256 al este de Douglas Pass

·    Cañón del carbón

·    Southshale Ridge y Corcoran Peak

·    Tierras públicas al norte de Roan Creek           (condado de Garfield 204)

·     Ruta de senderismo del monte Garfield           para viajar a pie

·    Camping y senderos para bicicletas                                 en North Fruita Desert (18 Road), incluido Sarlaac Trail.

·    Winter Flats Road, (Condado de Mesa V 2/10 Road)

El Edge Loop está abierto desde Chutes and Ladders hasta el borde del fuego, pero el Bureau of Land Management recomienda a los usuarios que se den la vuelta en Lippan Wash.

Alertas de emergencia: para el condado de Garfield, visite garco911.com. Alertas del condado de Mesa, visite bit.ly/ Emergency_Alerts.

Restricciones de vuelo temporales: Hay una restricción de vuelo temporal sobre el incendio de Pine Gulch. Los incendios forestales son una zona prohibida para los drones. Si usted vuela drones, nosotros no podemos volar. Para obtener más información, visite http://knowbeforeyoufly.org.

Estadísticas de incendios de Pine Gulch:

Tamaño: 139,007 acres

Contención: 95 %

Personal total: 2 53

Ubicación: Aproximadamente a 18 millas al norte de Grand Junction, CO

Reportado: 31 de julio, aproximadamente a las 5:15 pm

Causa: Rayo

Para más información:

Oficina de información: (970) 628-0130, de 8 a 20 h

Consultas de los medios: (970) 812-3706, de 8 a. M. A 8 p. M.

Correo electrónico: 2020.PineGulch@firenet.gov

Inciweb : https://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/6906/

Facebook: https://facebook.com/PineGulchFireCO

Mapa de incendios interactivo: https://arcg.is/W0izr

Información de carreteras: https://cotrip.org/home.htm

Equipo y personal: 1 tripulación de mano tipo 2, 3 motores, 1 excavadora, 2 botes de agua y personal de apoyo / aéreo