Not enough weather yet to fully extinguish the fire

position: Mount Mingus, Belderanger District (T14N, R2E, SEC 4), about 16 miles east of Prescott Valley. 3.2 km south of Mingus Spring Ranch
start date: July 21, 2023
size: about 1049 acres
content: 0%
Cause: Thunder
Vegetation: brush, wood, short grass
Means: 3 Type 1 crew, 5 Type 2 crew, 16 engines, 3 bulldozers, 4 helicopters, and additional support personnel
Number of assigned personnel: 374

update

Firefighters are helping because the current weather has made light fuel less flammable while heavy fuel is still showing heat inside the fire scene. Ongoing efforts by ground-based firefighting personnel are focused on buildings that are at risk if fires break through existing control lines. A dozer line was established along the northern edge of the Whitehorse community, and a line was built along the northwestern side. Heavy equipment is deployed in the Northeast region with Hotshot crews. The Brindlepup mine area is being processed by moving fuel with heavy equipment and support personnel. Due to terrain and limited access. Firefighters continue to identify hazards as they begin to safely extinguish the fire.

Community reaction

When Whitehorse residents received go status from the Yavapai County Sheriff’s Office on July 25, 2023, the Equine Emergency Evacuation Organization (EEE) transported the residents’ animals to safe havens and on July 27 Assisted in returning animals to their homes. 2023. Twenty-four EEE-trained rescue volunteers cooperated in this rescue. During the Whitehorse Evacuation Incident, EEE not only used a team of seven volunteers to safely transport 10 horses, 6 goats and 33 birds to the shelter, We contacted each other 60 times. EEE’s efforts have directly contributed to the safety of these animals’ lives. In addition to EEE, there are many volunteer organizations to assist in emergencies, including Large Animal Refuge and Emergency Response (LASER), Red Cross, Sheriff’s Jeeps, and Animal Disaster Services.

Home – Business Fire Protection Products

Fire extinguishers, smoke detectors, home fire extinguishing kits, personal protection kits, etc.be ready and be ready. Check out these products.

smoke

Smoke can be visible from multiple locations, including Prescott Valley, Dewey, Prescott, and along Highway 169.

closure

Prescott National Forest Road follows a route that begins at the intersection of FR104 and FR143, extends 1/4 mile on either side of FR413 to the intersection of FR132, then continues along FR132 to the intersection of Cherry Creek Road at County Road 75. .

fire limit

The entire Prescott National Forest is under Stage 1 Fire Restrictions, and bonfires, campfires, and stove fires (including charcoal and briquettes) are permitted outside structures provided within areas partially designated by the Forest Service. Construction, maintenance, participation or use is prohibited. of forest. Under these restrictions, the firing of firearms, air rifles, or gas guns is prohibited in Prescott National Forest, except by those engaged in legal hunting activities. Fireworks and explosive targets are prohibited in national forests at all times of the year.

Evacuation information

For current evacuation information, contact the Yavapai County Sheriff’s Office at 928-771-3260 or follow us at: https://www.facebook.com/Yavapai County Sheriff.

Those who enjoy recreational activities on Mt. Mingus should avoid camping or hiking near the fire and use caution when driving on roads as firefighters travel to and from the fire.

For fire information, call (928) 925-1111 or check out the latest news from Prescott National Forest. Prescott NF Website and follow us Facebook and twitter.

Check out more local news at Signals A Z.com.

Get the latest on the Prescott Valley Outdoor Summit

Get the latest information about the 2023 Prescott Valley Outdoor Summit.

Sign up to receive updates via text and email about our annual outdoor event in Central Arizona.