Information update from Apache Sitgreaves web site on Wallow Fire

Wallow Fire Update June 3

Release Date: Jun 4, 2011  

Wallow Fire Update

Contact: Fire Information 928-339-4339                                         www.inciweb.org
Email: eazfireteam@gmail.com                                                        twitter.com/firescoop

Fire Facts

Date started: 5/29/2011	Personnel: 900, including 16 handcrews
Cause: under investigation	Equipment: 14 engines, 6 water tenders, 4 dozers
Size: 106,000 estimated	Aircraft: 3 heli-tankers, 2 Air Attack planes,
Percent contained: 0	1 med. and 2 light helicopters, 4 Air Tankers
Injuries to date: 0	Estimated containment date: Unknown
	Cost to date: $3 million

NOTE:

• Alpine community lost a one-axle trailer and an out building.  A Verizon tower and a radio repeater were damaged.
• Blue River residents are being evacuated by Greenlee County officials and are being housed at the Reserve fairgrounds.
• There are no pending evacuation orders for Springerville and Eagar residents at this time.  Residents are asked to remain prepared in the event an order is needed. 
• A community meeting is being held tonight at the Round Valley Middle School in Eagar at 6 p.m.

Fire Activity:  The fire remains active and 15-20 mph with gusts of 30 mph again today.  Warmer temperatures are expected.  The fire crossed Hwy 191 at the Campbell Blue River.  The fire  made was a 10-15 mile run to the northeast yesterday.  The fire is currently at the edge of Alpine.

Closures/Evacuations/Advisories:  Apache County Emergency Management (ACEM) issued an evacuation order of the communities of Alpine and Nutrioso. ACEM will make the decision when the order will be lifted.  

Apache-Sitgreaves National Forests Fire Restrictions:  A Temporary Emergency Closure Order for the Apache National Forest has been issued today, June 3 at 12:00 p.m. (noon). Due to extreme fire conditions, the Apache National Forest is closed to all public entry.  Property owners and their guests will continue to have access to private lands within the Forest.  See website for closure order details.  
Media Inquiries:  The media is invited to visit with a fire team representative beginning around noon today at the Joint Information Center at 940 E. Maricopa St. in Springerville. Please call (928) 333-3412 for further information.

Strong, gusty winds are expected at various times throughout the week.

Check for RED FLAG conditions by dialing 593 or 928-333-3412 or on the website: 593info.org.