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Fire crews are responded to the #HorseFire on the Cave Creek Ranger District at MM 8 off Horseshoe Lake Road on Sunday around 1600. Crews will be working overnight conducting fire suppression operations. Four engines, one helicopter including Mesa and Payson Interagency Hotshot Crews are actively working the fire to protect the KA Ranch, Horse Dam infrastructure and Forest Service campgrounds. Earlier the Maricopa County Sheriff's Office assisted with providing food, water and supplies to the KA Ranch.
A closure will be in effect for the entire portion of NFSR 205, also known as Horseshoe Dam Road, starting from NFSR 19, also known as Bartlett Dam Road beginning 9 p.m. Sunday, May 5, through June 5, 2024, until 6 p.m., unless rescinded. For the safety of firefighters and the public, please avoid the area during fire suppression operations.
| Current as of | Mon, 05/13/2024 - 09:39 |
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| Incident Type | Wildfire |
| Cause | Human |
| Date of Origin | |
| Location | FSRD 205, Horseshoe Dam Rd |
| Incident Commander | Benjamin Stewart Central West Zone |
| Coordinates |
33° 57' 0'' Latitude
-111° 41.5' 0
'' Longitude
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| Total Personnel: | 64 |
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| Size | 512 Acres |
| Percent of Perimeter Contained | 50% |
| Estimated Containment Date | 05/31/2024 |
| Fuels Involved | Brush (2 feet) |
| Significant Events | Minimal |
| Planned Actions |
Continue to hold, improve, and patrol line. Maintain readiness for initial attack. Crews continued |
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| Projected Incident Activity |
12 hours: No movement expected overnight. |
| Remarks |
Numerous resources have been released to respond to the new fire in the Four Peaks area (Peak Fire). |
| Weather Concerns | Gusty winds and low relative humidity persist through the weekend |
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