The Bull Flat Fire is expected to put out large amounts of smoke over the next several days. Wind will likely carry the smoke into these communities, resulting in poor air quality
Location:
Fort Apache and Tonto National Forest, Payson Ranger District
Latitude: 34° 13’ 45” x Longitude: 110° 46’ 46” W
Township: 10N, R15E, Section 19S. of Canyon Creek Fish Hatchery
Start Date: May 10, 2012
Size: approximately 40 acres
Cause: believed to be lighting caused - under investigation
Percent Contained: 45%
Evacuations: None at this time
Structures Threatened: No structures are imminently threatened.
Fireworks are always prohibitedon the national forests. Violations of these restrictions are punishable by a fine of not more than $5,000 for individuals and $10,000 for organizations or imprisonment for up to six months, or both.
Wallow Fire Closure 01-11-527 Amendment 9 is an amendment to forest order 01-11-527 allows non-motorized travel in the Wallow Fire Closure Areas (except Escudilla). Dispersed camping is still prohibited in these areas.The closure areas affected include Auger Creek, Fish Creek, Middle Mountain, Milligan Valley, Prime Canyon, and West Fork. The Escudilla Closure Area remains closed.
The following campgrounds/recreation areas remain closed: Aspen CG, Deer Creek CG, Diamond Rock CG, Horse Springs CG, Raccoon CG, South Fork CG, and the West Fork Dispersed CG.
Reminder: forest order 01-11-533 Wallow Fire (motorized) closure is still in effect. Motorized travel may occur on routes designated with a white arrow.