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Unit Information

2324 E. McDowell Rd 
Phoenix, 
85006 
2324 E. McDowell Rd 
Phoenix, 
85006 

Incident Contacts

Tonto National Forest Public Affairs Officer
Email: susan.blake@usda.gov
Phone: 480-647-8082
Hours: 8 am to 4:30 pm

Highlighted Activity

PROHIBITIONSPursuant to 16 U.S.C. § 551 and 36 C.F.R. § 261.50(a) and (b), the following are prohibited on the National Forest System (NFS) lands and roads in the Tonto National Forest, Cave Creek Ranger District, described below and shown on the attached map incorporated into this Order as Exhibit A (the Described Area and Roads):1. Going into or being upon the Described Area. 36 C.F.R. § 261.53… Read more
Publication Type: Announcement -
Tonto National Forest to assume command of the Sand Stone, Deer, Y Bar, Bartlett, Sheep, and Clair Fires Daily Update – Sunday, August 21, 2024Highlights: Type 4 incident commanders from the local ranger districts are in command of the Sand Stone, Deer, Y Bar, Bartlett, Sheep, and Clair Fires. Total personnel on all incidents: 263Clair: 2,170 acres; 98% containmentBartlett: 6,161… Read more
Publication Type: News -

Clair Fire is a lightning-caused fire 25 miles north of Scottsdale and south of Horseshoe Lake on the Cave Creek Ranger District.
 

Basic Information
Current as of Wed, 08/21/2024 - 11:36
Incident Type Wildfire
Cause Lightning
Date of Origin
Location Cave Creek, 2 miles south of Horseshoe Dam.
Incident Commander Type 4 incident commanders for the Cave Creek Ranger District.
Incident Description Wildfire in the Sonoran Desert
Coordinates 33° 56' 76'' Latitude
-111° 42'
29
'' Longitude
Current Situation
Total Personnel: 14
Size 2,170 Acres
Percent of Perimeter Contained 98%
Fuels Involved

Short grass (1 foot)
Brush (2 feet)

Heavy load of grass mixed with desert scrub. Grass is cured with little live fuel moisture in the lighter shrubs. Recent precipitation and elevated Relative Humidity values have made the grass fuels unavailable to carry fire.

Significant Events

Minimal, smoldering fire activity. Minimal fire behavior is expected. Fire has received measurable precipitation. 

North Lake Road remains closed.

Outlook
Planned Actions

Monitor the fire, start suppression repair, and provide for initial attack. Continue demobilization of resources. Transferred command on 8/12/24 at 6:00 PM to the Tonto National Forest.

Projected Incident Activity

Next 12 hours: No expected movement outside of current footprint.

Next 24 hours: No expected movement outside of current footprint.

Next 48 hours: No expected movement outside of current footprint.

Next 72 hours: No expected movement outside of current footprint.

Anticipated after 72 hours: No expected movement outside of current footprint.

Current Weather
Weather Concerns

Expect temperatures to be fairly stable through the next 7 days, with afternoon highs nearing 110°F.