APACHE-SITGREAVES NATIONAL FOREST, ARIZONA

Incident Summary

Another fire broke out in Arizona with this one being located 16 miles West of Heber, Arizona.

About 3,000 acres of timber and closed timber litter have been destroyed, but there is still active fire behavior with up hill runs and backing.

Staffing

There is 304 personnel assigned along with 9 crews, 10 engines and 8 helicopters.

Damage Assessment

The cost-to-date has reached $1.9 Million for firefighting suppression and containment costs.

 

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