Wildfire Incident Information
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This fire is no longer active
62% contained
Fire Status
OUT
Last Updated
2 years, 8 months ago
Fire Start
Sunday, June 20, 2021 11:03 AM MST
Incident #
2021-AZASF-000682
Fuels
Pp,grass, Brush
Dispatch Notes
Contain: 07/01/21 1800 | Control: 07/28/21 1055
Primary Fire Agency

US Forest Service — Apache-Sitgreaves National Forest

Current Weather

Fire Growth Potential

Fire Weather Forecast

Incident Overview

Inciweb information was updated: 2 years, 10 months ago

Incident Photo for the West Chev Fire

The West Chev Fire is located 13 miles from the Forest Lakes community on the Black Mesa Ranger District of the Apache-Sitgreaves NFs. There is significant potential for rapid fire growth due to abundant fuels in the area. Woods Canyon Lake is closed and under evacuation.  

Basic Incident Details

Incident Type
Wildfire
Cause
Unknown
Date of Origin
Saturday, June 19, 2021 1:00 PM MST
Location
13 NW of Heber, AZ
Incident Commander
Bernal- SWIMT 5
Coordinates
34.499, -110.833

Current Situation

Total Personnel
63
Size (Acres)
1,170
Containment
62%
Fuels Involved
Ponderosa pine, grass and brush
Significant Events
Fire spread was minimal. The few unburned pockets within containment lines continued to burn at low intensity with occasional isolated torching. No precipitation fell on the fire today.

Planned Outlook

Planned Actions
Crews will hold and improve existing fire lines and mop up will continue to secure the fires edge. Personell will work to protect T&E resources in the fire area. Cooler and moister weather will move into the area Monday.
Remarks
As of 6/24/2021, the Apache-Sitgreaves National Forests is in Stage III fire restrictions, which prohibit public entry to national forest lands. This order has been put in place to protect public health and safety due to
extreme fire danger. Go to https://www.fs.usda.gov/alerts/asnf/alerts-notices/ for additional information.
Fire Public Information personnel hosted a virtual public meeting the evening of 6/23. Approximately 1300 people attended. Another virtual public meeting will be held Friday evening

Weather Synopsis

Weather Concerns
Drier warmer northerly winds blew in Sunday resulting in seasonably warm, dry conditions. Monday will start a transition as moisture begins to arrive through the day. Isolated thunderstorms and showers possible in the late afternoon and early evening hours.

Fire Incident Contact

Incident Contact
Fire Information
Phone: 928-421-4539
Hours: 8am -8pm
Fire Unit Information
Apache-Sitgreaves National Forest
U.S. Forest Service
30 S Chiricahua Tri
Springerville, AZ 85938

Dispatch Center Contact

Show Low Interagency Dispatch Center (AZ-SDC)

Show Low, AZ

928-537-5305