Significant decrease in fire activity on #RangeFire overnight w/not much add’l growth. Fire mapped by air Sunday at 1,033 ac. & w/n AZNG training range. Air Attack reports no visible smoke showing.

Due to safety reasons, resources must wait for fire to come out of range before

#RangeFire - 1,000 acres w/decreased fire activity; creeping & smoldering. Fire still w/n AZNG range. For safety reasons, resources must wait for it to come out of range before they can engage. Approx. 54 personnel assigned, including hand crews, engines, & overhead.

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Update - Fire estimated at 500 acres still burning w/n AZNG training range. Due to safety concerns, resources including hand crews & engines must wait for fire to come out of range before engaging. No values at risk currently.

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#AZForestry working #RangeFire , near AZNG Range, approx 6 mi. N of Florence along SR 79. Estimated size up: 100 acres & moving to NE. At this time there are no values at risk. Hand crew, Air Attack along w/add’l equipment ordered.

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Next week #AZForestry begins 2 RX fire projects outside of #Flagstaff . On Mon. 4/22 crews start the 200-acre #WalnutRXFire E of Flag. On Tues. 4/23 ignitions begin on the 150-acre #TurkeyHillsRX NE of Flag & S of Doney Park.

Both broadcast burns help reduce forest fuel

This Fri. 4/19, #AZForestry along w/Bureau of Land Management Arizona Fire Management, Coronado NF, Dept. of Public Safety, & Arizona DOT host a Wildland Fire Safety Day at Texas Canyon Rest Area near Dragoon to promote roadside fire safety & awareness. So stop on by if you're in the area!

#DYK : Last year, 26% of Arizona's

Ignitons completed on Lost Dutchman State Park pile burn operation: 30 acres. Smoke moving NE, but dissipating quickly. Great team effort w/Arizona State Parks to safeguard parks & nearby communities.

🔥Park is open to visitors.

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Lost Dutchman State Park RX underway. Ignitions expected thru early afternoon. Min. smoke impact to SR 88 & nearby communities. Pile burn operation to reduce debris leftover from previous fuels work around park. Loc. NE of Apache Junction.
***Park open to visitors***
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#AZForestry working RX project on Tues. 4/16 at Lost Dutchman State Park. This is a 1-day pile burn op at the park, NE of #ApacheJunction . No impact to SR 88 or to park visitors.

🔥AZ Forestry & Arizona State Parks working together to safeguard #Arizona 's parks & nearby communities.

To help spread the word about ways we can help prevent wildfires, AZ Dept. Forestry and Fire Management, Bureau of Land Management Arizona Fire Management, USDA Forest Service, Dept. of Public Safety, and ADOT held a wildland fire prevention day at the Sunset Point Rest Area to talk to drivers passing through the area.

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Come out and join us today for ⁦Arizona Department of Water Resources⁩’s Water Awareness Month Festival out at Wesley Bolin Plaza! Stop by, say hi and meet ⁦⁦⁦Smokey Bear⁩! We’ll be out here until 2pm.

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This month, we wanted to highlight the AZ Dept. Forestry and Fire Management campaign focused on promoting forestry in the Phoenix metro area! Urban trees help us breathe clear and help the environment around us. Proper planting and maintenance of trees is essential!

#AZForestry starting ignitions on pile burn op. at Picacho Peak State Park, SE of Eloy. Drivers along I-10 urged to use caution as smoke off burn may impact highway. Pile burning helps reduce leftover debris from ongoing vegetative maintenance to safeguard park & nearby

#HEADSUP if you are driving near or planning a visit to #PicachoPeak State Park, SE of #Eloy . An approved #RXburn is starting at 10am 🔥

Smoke is expected to move N/NE with potential impact to I-10. Learn more ➡️bit.ly/4alsyft

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#DYK : In 2023 roadside fires accounted for 26% of all wildfires in the state. Dragging tow chains, tire blowouts, even overheated engines cont. to be the source of these fires. To help bring awareness & prevent these roadside starts, #AZForestry , Prescott NF Coronado NF,

#AZForestry starting 1-day #RX project tomorrow at Picacho Peak State Park, SE of Eloy. Ignitions set for 10am. Smoke expected to move N/NE w/potential impact to I-10. Collaboration w/Arizona State Parks to reduce wildfire risk w/n parks & nearby communities.

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Another great Central Arizona Response Team (CAWRT) drill! Thanks to our federal & local partners for the turnout & cooperation. Fire season is quickly approaching & trainings like this help us ensure we are working as one cohesive unit when responding to wildfires.

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What you can do today can benefit you tomorrow.

A Time for Action is Now! Create defensible space around your property. Get your weekend rolling and start prepping with these simple tips to keep your property safer from wildfires.

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