Fire Information

PNF Conducting Prescribed Burns

Fri, 03 Oct 2008 13:25:37 +0100

More prescribed burns for next week.

Prescott National Forest Lifts Fire Restrictions Today

Wed, 09 Jul 2008 10:36:27 +0100

Fire restrictions have been lifted as of 6 am today in the Prescott National Forest.

Five Destroyed Residences In Crown King Lane 2 Fire

Tue, 08 Jul 2008 11:56:51 +0100

Tuesday Update, 8 am: 95% contained; another destroyed residence discovered, bringing the total to five.

Crown King Lane 2 Fire, 90% Contained

Mon, 07 Jul 2008 12:58:15 +0100

Update, Monday 7 am: Rainfall and increased humidity in the last 48 hours, continues to maintain very low fire behavior throughout the Lane 2 Fire. Containment 90%, 9,624 acres.

Crown King Residents Hold Final Community Meeting

Sun, 06 Jul 2008 23:31:20 +0100

The final community meeting was held today for the residents of Crown King and Horsethief Basin. Currently 90% contained, 9320 acres.

Crown King Lane 2 Fire 75% Contained

Sun, 06 Jul 2008 10:08:03 +0100

Sunday update, 11 am: Residents returning to Crown King will now be allowed to bring in trailers. Containment at 75%, 9320 Acres.

Crown King Residents May Return Home Tonight

Sat, 05 Jul 2008 10:34:01 +0100

Saturday, 11 am update: Horsethief Basin Remains Evacuated, Crown King Residents can return after 6 pm; Still at 10,100 acres, 50% contained.

50% Containment on the Lane 2 Crown King Fire

Fri, 04 Jul 2008 23:39:56 +0100

Friday, 7:30 pm: Excellent news on the Lane 2 Crown King Fire situation - 50% containment and falling rain.

Lane 2 (Crown King) Fire: Another Residence Lost

Fri, 04 Jul 2008 16:04:27 +0100

Friday Update, 12 noon: The total number of structures has now been updated to 11, including 4 residences.

9459 Acres Burned in Crown King Lane 2 Fire

Thu, 03 Jul 2008 14:26:11 +0100

Friday Morning, 7 am Update: No new news - Still 9600 acres, 10% contained

Crown King Residents Meet Wednesday

Thu, 03 Jul 2008 13:24:06 +0100

About 100 people gathered at the Mayer Recreational Center to receive information and updates regarding the Crown King Lane 2 fire. Their mood? Grateful. Appreciative.

Wednesday Night Update: Crown King (Lane 2) Fire

Thu, 03 Jul 2008 00:56:41 +0100

Wednesday Night - Crown King Lane 2 Fire Update: 7580 acres, 10% contained

Thumb Butte Area Closed for Reconstruction

Tue, 24 Jul 2007 00:00:00 +0100

Last Monday, on July 16, the Thumb Butte recreational area was reopened to the public after a pair of peregrine falcons finished their annual nesting. Although volunteers did report siting the pair, it is not yet known whether the falcons were successful nesters this year, according to a press release from the National Forest Service (NFS)

Fire Restrictions Lifted

Fri, 20 Jul 2007 00:00:00 +0100

As of Friday morning, all fire restrictions have been lifted in the Prescott National Forest and the City of Prescott.

This One Was a Close Call - New Stage 3 Fire Restrictions

Fri, 29 Jun 2007 00:00:00 +0100

With weary grins and smudged faces, the fire fighters nodded politely as people drove by and slowed down to thank them. It had been a tough battle, but they had won this one, and the victory meant homes were saved, and trees would live for another day.

Midnight Fire in Walker

Thu, 28 Jun 2007 00:00:00 +0100

Friday: 8:00 AM: The fire is declared to be contained, although there are still two crews mopping up the scene and keeping it under observation for the weekend.

Groom Creek Fire District Extends Services

Mon, 18 Jun 2007 00:00:00 +0100

There are about 400 full-time residents in Groom Creek, and in the summer, that number can easily double. Add to that the potential 2400 additional visitors at the 8 children's camps in the area.

The Plan to Prevent Forest Fires

Sun, 17 Jun 2007 00:00:00 +0100

It was May 15, 2002, when slurry bombers began dropping their fire retardant over the mountains just south of Prescott, due to an out-of-control forest fire, which threatened thousands of residents and hundreds of homes.