Blevens Fire, May 27, 2015: 7:30 p.m.

Release Date: May 27, 2015

Location:

• Tonto Basin Ranger District, Tonto National Forest
• Near the Junction of State Route 188 and 288, east of Roosevelt Lake

Start Date:  May 27, 2015, reported at approximately 4:50 p.m.

Size:  approximately 75 acres

Cause:  human caused, under investigation

Percent Contained:  no containment reported

Personnel: 

• 10 Engines – including four local fire departments.
• 2 Hot Shot crews
• 1 Helicopter
• 3 Airtankers (1 large and 2 single engine airtankers (SEATS))

DPS and Gila County Sheriff’s Office are assisting with traffic control in the area.  Please avoid the area if possible.  Visit http://www.az511.com/ for traffic updates.  Firefighters are making progress as the fire burns into lighter fuels on the ridge tops.