Coues79 Report post Posted June 18, 2012 Looks like its gettin rollin right now. High winds here in Payson. Must be the same over there.... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WildHeritageTaxidermy Report post Posted June 19, 2012 Poco Fire Grows to 4,200 Acres The fire was very active Monday with large plumes of smoke visible in the afternoon. Gusty winds challenged firefighting efforts as the fire moved into Saunders Canyon and Cherry Canyon. The fire spotted over Forest Road 128. Helicopters and air tankers were used to assist firefighters working to slow the spread of the fire. Overnight, firefighters burned out from firelines to secure the northwest corner of the fire. Crews will hold firelines today and plan additional burnouts tonight as conditions allow. The fire remains a threat to the twin 500 kV electrical transmission lines that provide energy to Phoenix and Tucson Metro areas. In order to protect the power lines, firefighters are constructing and reinforcing fireline east of the fire in anticipation of a planned burnout operation between the FR 128 and FR 102 when conditions are appropriate. The picture is from our front yard with Neaglin Rim to the left and Crouch Mesa(fire is behind Crouch, not on it) to the right...... all burning Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JLW Report post Posted June 19, 2012 hope everyone stays safe! thanks for the update and a big THANK YOU to all the firefighters! James Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dtower Report post Posted June 21, 2012 Any fire updates from you guys close by? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WildHeritageTaxidermy Report post Posted June 21, 2012 Fire is estimated at 11,011 acres with 731 personnel. The population of Young has more than doubled! There were back burn operations up Naeglin Rim yesterday. Here is a map of the fire area from yesterday. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CRAZYBUCK Report post Posted June 23, 2012 here is a website that seems to update more often than others http://www.inciweb.org/unit/352/ as of right now 35% contained Thanks to all of our firefighters for all their hard work Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
olmos1010 Report post Posted June 26, 2012 Went up north to do some scouting for the up coming archery deer season only to get to mt. Ord with the gate locked. Read the notice attached to the gate and it stated that it could possibly be locked up until Aug. 31st due to the fires in Central AZ. Does anyone know if its because of the Poco fire or just all the fires happening lately? Will they open it back up when the fires are out or should I start working on plan B? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
standman Report post Posted June 26, 2012 Went up north to do some scouting for the up coming archery deer season only to get to mt. Ord with the gate locked. Read the notice attached to the gate and it stated that it could possibly be locked up until Aug. 31st due to the fires in Central AZ. Does anyone know if its because of the Poco fire or just all the fires happening lately? Will they open it back up when the fires are out or should I start working on plan B? It's closed because of high fire danger with the extreme dry conditions that exist. It will reopen as soon we get a few good drenchings from the monsoons. Usually by mid to late July it will reopen. Brian Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
azslim Report post Posted June 26, 2012 Fire handed over to Type 3 team yesterday, bulk of the resources are gone now, will be a few crews monitoring and putting out hotspots Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WildHeritageTaxidermy Report post Posted June 26, 2012 512 (Young Rd) should be open tomorrow. Will update when I know for sure. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Shedhunteraz Report post Posted June 27, 2012 I noticed today they put police tape up on all the side roads off Chamberlain Trail. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pixman Report post Posted June 27, 2012 512 (Young Rd) should be open tomorrow. Will update when I know for sure. I would be interested in knowing if it is open, thanks! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
olmos1010 Report post Posted June 27, 2012 Went up north to do some scouting for the up coming archery deer season only to get to mt. Ord with the gate locked. Read the notice attached to the gate and it stated that it could possibly be locked up until Aug. 31st due to the fires in Central AZ. Does anyone know if its because of the Poco fire or just all the fires happening lately? Will they open it back up when the fires are out or should I start working on plan B? It's closed because of high fire danger with the extreme dry conditions that exist. It will reopen as soon we get a few good drenchings from the monsoons. Usually by mid to late July it will reopen. Brian Thats what I was hoping to hear, Thanks Brian.Frank, Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WildHeritageTaxidermy Report post Posted June 27, 2012 512 is open and freshly graded! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WHALE Report post Posted June 27, 2012 512 is open and freshly graded! Great time to go see what remains of my bear setup Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
