Coronado National Forest
U.S. Forest Service
300 W. Congress St.
Tucson, AZ 85701
Starr Farrell
Phone: 520-282-0436
The Raspberry Fire that was reported on June 14, 2022, at 11:51 AM in the Chiricahua Wilderness, Douglas Ranger District. fire received soaking rain throughout the night on June 18, 2022, with more anticipated throughout the day. Along with the rain came lightning. The fire is currently under the leadership of the local Type 4 Incident Management Organization. The team is prepared to respond to any Initial Attack (IA) needs in the area should they arise from the lightning. Acreage has been adjusted to 420 acres, but still within the same footprint. Containment remains at 70%. Today, the firefighters will continue to build out lines where necessary and have begun mopping up. 4 crews and 1 helicopter remain assigned to the fire.
Visitors are asked to please avoid:
Morse Canyon Trail #43
Bear Canyon Trail #228
North Fork of Rucker Trail #221
Pole Bridge Trail #264
Proceed no further than Chiricahua Peak on the Crest Trail #270
This will be the final update unless significant events occur. For more information about the Coronado Nation Forest please follow them on Facebook or go to website at www.fs.usda.gov/coronado .
Current as of | |
Incident Type | Wildfire |
Cause | Under Investigation |
Date of Origin | Tuesday June 14th, 2022 approx. 11:51 AM |
Location | Chiricahua Wilderness - 35 miles NE of Douglas, AZ North Fork Ricker Canyon South of Monte Vista Peak. |
Incident Commander | Carlos Torres; Aaron Means (t); Type 4 Incident Management Organization |
Coordinates | 31.821 latitude, -109.295 longitude |
Total Personnel | 47 |
Size | 413 Acres |
Percent of Perimeter Contained | 70% |
Fuels Involved | Short Grass (1 foot) Brush (2 feet) Timber (Litter and Understory) |
Significant Events | Minimal, smoldering fire behavior |
Planned Actions | Continue to strengthen existing firelines, patrol, and mopup. |
Projected Incident Activity | 12 Hours: Continue to hold and improve fire lines as needed. With increased moisture spread potential is expected to be minimal. Mopup and patrol. 24 Hours: Continue to hold and improve fire lines as needed. With increased moisture spread potential is expected to minimal. Mopup and patrol. |
Weather Concerns | Temperatures moderating due to cloud cover increase in Rh and gusty wind from thunderstorm outflows. Monsoon type weather affecting the fire area. Temperatures in the mid-70s, Rh 50% |