Flat Fire burning near Burnt Ranch on the Shasta-Trinity NF   REDDING, Calif. — The Flat Fire was reported at 3:02 p.m. on June 30, 2020 near the Cedar Flat Picnic Area east of Burnt Ranch. It is currently approximately 70 acres in size and 25% contained.  The fire is burning north towards Ironside Mountain. The westbound lane of Highway 299 is closed near the incident.  Expect delays of 5 - 10 minutes.    
 Current resources fighting the Flat Fire include 5 crews, 3 helicopters, 4 engines and 2 water tenders. Hose has been laid up the flanks of the fire approximately 2000’ as helicopters bring water up to the higher elevations. Crews continue to put in hand line around the fire.  No structures are threatened at this time. No damage to powerlines. Please follow the @ShastaTrinityNF on Twitter and Facebook and visit our InciWeb website for further information on the Flat Fire: https://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/6815/. Burnt Ranch Campground is closed for firefighters use.  All other campgrounds on 299W are open.
 
 As a reminder, the Shasta-Trinity National Forest has enacted fire restrictions to protect the health and safety of employees and communities until further notice. Outside of developed campgrounds and certain permitted facilities and areas, igniting, building, maintaining or using a fire on national forests in California will be prohibited. Forest Service officials are taking this necessary step to ensure that firefighters are available to safely respond and manage incidents. 95 percent of all wildfires in California are human caused. 
 
 Fireworks are always prohibited on National Forest System lands. 
 
 For more information on the Shasta-Trinity National Forest including fire restriction order #14-20-04 please visit our website: www.fs.usda.gov/stnf. 
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Bureau of Indian Affairs, Navajo Region Branch of Wildland Fire & Aviation Management Wildfire Update

Contact: Christopher Pineo, ChristopherS.Pineo@gmail.com 

July, 13, 2020

Incident Name: Wood Springs 2 Fire

Date/Time Detected: June 27, 2020

Location: 5 miles west of Sawmill

Resources: 4 engines, 1 water tender, 1 bulldozer, 2 equipment bosses, 1 ambulance

Type of Burning/Fuel Type: Pińon-Juniper, ponderosa pine, sage, grasses

Size: 12,861 acres

Containment: 98 percent

BIA Wildland Fire and Aviation Management - Navajo Region Wraps Up Wood Springs 2 Fire

With the fire at 98 percent containment, BIA Wildland Fire and Aviation Management - Navajo Region transitioned the fire to a local Type IV organization. The assigned organization will continue monitoring the fire by aerial and ground patrol. This will be the last update on the Wood Springs 2 Fire.

Tentatively, road closures were rescinded at 7 am on Monday, July 13.

Before full containment, the fire started about five miles west of Sawmill, Arizona on June 27 as a result of lightning. The fire grew to 12,861 acres by July 9. Crews worked to protect power lines east of the fire and stop the fire from jumping Route 7. With cooperation from state, local, and tribal agencies, crews and equipment engaged the fire with road and area closures ensured by the Navajo Nation Office of the President and Vice President.

BIA Wildland Fire and Aviation Management - Navajo Region would like to extend appreciation to Navajo Nation government and chapter officials, tribal law enforcement, local and state agencies, and the Navajo Nation as a community for participation and support during the fire.

Bureau of Indian Affairs, Navajo Region

Wildland Fire & Aviation Management Wildfire Update

Contact: Christopher Pineo, ChristopherS.Pineo@gmail.com 

July, 11, 2020

Incident Name: Wood Springs 2 Fire

Date/Time Detected: June 27, 2020

Location: 5 miles west of Sawmill

Resources: 4 engines, 1 water tender, 1 bulldozer, 2 equipment bosses, 1 ambulance

Type of Burning/Fuel Type: Pińon-Juniper, ponderosa pine, sage, grasses

Size: 12,861 acres

Containment: 96 percent

BIA Wildland Fire and Aviation Management Continues to Secure Wood Springs 2 Fire

BIA Wildland Fire and Aviation Management continued operations on the Wood Springs 2 Fire with a local Type 3 organization. Under an assigned incident commander, crews on Saturday continued to monitor and secure the outer perimeter of the fire. Checks to eliminate any burning areas near the interior of the fire were completed by F, so crews continued their work securing the  fire perimeter.  All area closures and road closures remain in effect at this time. 

For more information, visit www.facebook.com/BIANavajoRegion

Bureau of Indian Affairs, Navajo Region

Wildland Fire & Aviation Management Wildfire Update

Contact: Christopher Pineo, ChristopherS.Pineo@gmail.com 

July, 10, 2020

Incident Name: Wood Springs 2 Fire

Date/Time Detected: June 27, 2020

Location: 5 miles west of Sawmill

Resources: 4 engines, 1 water tender, 1 bulldozer, 2 equipment bosses, 1 ambulance

Type of Burning/Fuel Type: Pińon-Juniper, ponderosa pine, sage, grasses

Size: 12,861 acres

Containment: 96 percent

BIA Wildland Fire and Aviation Management Takes Over Wood Springs 2 Fire

As Southwest Area Incident Management Team 5 demobilized the base camp at Window Rock High School on Friday, BIA Wildland Fire and Aviation Management took over operations on the Wood Springs 2 Fire. Under an assigned incident commander with BWFAM, two equipment bosses, four engines, a water tender, and a bulldozer continued to monitor and secure the outer perimeter of the fire, after Team 5 units had mostly completed checks to eliminate any burning areas near the interior of the fire. All area closures and road closures remain in effect at this time. 

For more information, visit www.facebook.com/BIANavajoRegion

Bureau of Indian Affairs, Navajo Region
Wildland Fire & Aviation Management Wildfire Update

Contact: Christopher Pineo, ChristopherS.Pineo@gmail.com 

July, 12, 2020

Incident Name: Wood Springs 2 Fire

Date/Time Detected: June 27, 2020

Location: 5 miles west of Sawmill

Resources: 4 engines, 1 water tender, 1 bulldozer, 2 equipment bosses, 1 ambulance

Type of Burning/Fuel Type: Pińon-Juniper, ponderosa pine, sage, grasses

Size: 12,861 acres

Containment: 96 percent

BIA Wildland Fire and Aviation Management Type 3 Organization Secures Wood Springs 2 Fire

A local Type 3 Organization, assigned by BIA Wildland Fire and Aviation Management, continued to monitor and secure the Wood Springs 2 Fire on Sunday. Under an assigned incident commander, personnel  monitored and secured the outer perimeter of the fire and checked for any heat or burning.  All area closures and road closures remain in effect at this time. 

At almost full containment on Sunday, the fire burned about five miles west of Sawmill, Arizona on June 27 as a result of lightning. The fire eventually grew to 12,861 acres. Crews worked to protect power lines east of the fire and stop the fire from jumping Route 7. With cooperation from state, local, and tribal agencies, crews and equipment engaged the fire with road and area closures ensured by the Navajo Nation Office of the President and Vice President. 

For more information, visit www.facebook.com/BIANavajoRegion

Wood Springs 2 Fire Daily Update, Thursday, July 9, 2020

Crews Continue Restoration of Containment Lines, Personnel and Equipment Begin Heading Home

Fire activity: Yá’át’ééh abiní.

Crews on all sides of the fire have worked to restore disturbed areas caused by suppression efforts and get approval from local officials that these areas have sufficiently been restored to a more natural state. Today firefighters will monitor and patrol the fire perimeter to ensure containment lines hold. Crews and equipment will begin to return to their home agencies.

Southwest Area Incident Management Team 5 would like to thank the Navajo Nation for welcoming us into your community and for your partnership and support as we worked to protect your lands.  At 6:00 Friday morning, Bureau of Indian Affair Wildland Fire and Aviation Management - Navajo Region, the local agency, will take over fire suppression duties on the Wood Springs 2 Fire.

Communities Affected: The fire occurs in the Nazlini and Kinlichee Chapters of the Navajo Nation. Portions of both chapters in the Fluted Rock area remain on high alert for evacuation due to the fire.

Smoke: High pressure begins to build back over the area which could lead to increased smoke from fire activity in un-burned pockets. Smoke is likely to linger in low lying areas during the overnight and early morning hours.

Weather: Higher temperatures and lower humidity levels could allow fire activity increase and areas well inside the fire line may burn and put up smoke.

Values: Firefighter and public safety are the highest priorities. The fire area includes multiple communities, power lines, sheep and horse camps, and cultural and historical sites, which firefighters have worked hard to protect.

Closures and Restrictions: An executive closure order for the fire area remains in place, so the general public should continue to avoid the wildfire area.

Road Closures: The following roads remain closed.  Navajo Route 7 is closed from Sawmill to Three Turkey Ruin Junction and N26 is closed from where it intersects N27 out to Route 7. N27 and N201 remain open for general public travel.

More Info: Official Wood Springs 2 Fire information can be found on Inciweb at inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/6813/ and on Facebook at BIA Wildland Fire Management – Navajo Region @BIANavajoRegion.

Ahéhee

Containment Increases, Crews Begin Restoration of Containment Line

Containment At 76 Percent, Crews Begin Restoration of Containment Lines

Location: 5 miles west of Sawmill, AZ
Resources: 439 personnel
Cause: Lightning
Percent containment: 76%
Size: 12,861 acres
Vegetation: Pińon-Juniper, ponderosa pine, sage, grasses
Fire activity: Yá’át’ééh abiní.

Firefighters held the fire west of Route 7 and north of the powerlines, and today began to restore areas disturbed by containment and suppression efforts. Crews still have much work to finish, even with 76 percent containment. Hot, dry, and windy conditions in Tuesday’s forecast could increase fire activity, according to fire behavior analysts. Crews have been able to complete fire line from the southwest corner up the west side of the fire to N 26, and on the southeast side up to Sage House Wash, which in west of Oak Creek Mountain. Crews have also built approximately 2-3 miles of fire line on the north end between Monument Canyon north to Route 7 and along Route 7. There are still several sections of uncontained fire line on the west side of the fire across Monument Canyon, and on the eastern side of the fire south of N 26. Crews continue to improve fire line south of N 26 on the eastern side to prevent the fire from moving toward the powerlines or residences.  Crews will begin to restore land disturbed by containment efforts, and monitor areas inside the fire that are still burning. Crews reported one outbuilding (a shed, barn, or outhouse) and another corral destroyed today. In total, five corrals and two outbuildings are reported destroyed, and a hogan took minor fire damage. Structure assessment will continue as it becomes safer for firefighters to enter burned areas. Cooperation on fire containment and related operations continues between fire personnel and local, tribal, and federal agencies.

Communities Affected: The fire occurs in the Nazlini and Kinlichee Chapters of the Navajo Nation.  Portions of both of these chapters in the Fluted Rock area remain on high alert for evacuation due to the fire.

Smoke: As containment increases, smoke is expected to decrease. There are still areas of green islands inside the fire edge that could ignite and put up smoke as the weather gets hotter over the next few days. Full smoke report: https://wildlandfiresmoke.net/outlooks/NEArizona.

Weather: Higher temperatures, increased dryness and high winds could increase fire activity.

Values: Firefighter and public safety are the highest priorities. The fire area includes multiple communities, power lines, sheep and horse camps, and cultural and historical sites, which firefighters are working hard to protect.

Closures and Restrictions: An executive closure order for the fire area is in place. The general public should avoid the wildfire area so as not to interfere with firefighting efforts. Navajo Route 7 between Sawmill and Three Turkey Ruin Junction remains closed.  N 26 also remains closed from where it intersects N27 out to Route 7. Roads that remain open are N27 and N201.

More Info: Official Wood Springs 2 Fire information can be found on Facebook at BIA Wildland Fire Management – Navajo Region @BIANavajoRegion.

Fire Perimeter Sees No Growth  

Location: 5 miles west of Sawmill, AZ 
Resources: 427 personnel 
Cause: Lightning 
Percent containment: 51%
Size: 12,840 acres
Vegetation: Pińon-Juniper, ponderosa pine, sage, grasses  

Fire activity: Yá’át’ééh abiní. The fire perimeter saw no growth yesterday and continues to stay west of Route 7 and north of the powerlines. There is a high potential for spot fires today because of the increased temperatures, lack of measurable rain and low relative humidity. An executive closure order is in place around the fire and the general public is reminded to avoid the area so as to not interfere with firefighting efforts. The unmanned aerial surveillance (UAS) aircraft (aka drone) has concluded firing operations for the time being. Large pockets of unburned vegetation inside the perimeter of the fire will continue to ignite today, potentially putting up visible smoke columns. Aircraft and ground crews will be on the lookout for spot fires, where embers are carried by the wind and start new fires beyond the fire line. Crews still have plenty of work ahead of them, as they continue to build, maintain and secure fire lines in the northwest portions of the fire and along the KV powerline. Firefighters are working with local resource personnel to identify any suppression repair work needed to begin restoring the land to it’s previous condition prior to firefighters suppression actions on the fire. In total, four corrals and an outbuilding (a shed, barn, or outhouse) were destroyed, and a hogan had minor fire damage. Structure assessment will continue to occur when it is safe for firefighters to enter. Cooperation on fire containment and related operations continues between fire personnel and local, tribal, and federal agencies.