Overview
- The blaze, which surged on Sunday, June 28, expanded by about 3,200 acres to reach roughly 5,547 acres and was reported as 0% contained.
- Incident managers have deployed roughly 871 personnel with additional engines, aircraft and heavy equipment arriving to protect communities and critical lines.
- Authorities raised evacuation levels to SET or GO for places including Kachina Village and Forest Highlands and closed sections of State Route 89A and Woody Mountain Road.
- Strong southwest winds forecast at about 35 mph with gusts near 50 mph plus very low humidity and steep canyon terrain have driven spotting and limited direct line construction.
- Power companies reported precautionary Public Safety Power Shutoffs and officials opened shelters and information centers while investigators continue to work to determine the fire’s cause.