Poeville Fire

Poeville Fire Update on June 28 at Noon

Reno, NV., June 28, 2020 – Last night, firefighters continued fire suppression operations on the 3,500-acre Poeville Fire on the eastside of Peavine Mountain northwest of Reno, Nevada. The fire actively burned last night in brush and grass and is now 10 percent contained. Fire crews will continue to secure and increase containment lines today. Uhlig’s Nevada Interagency Team 3 is expected to take over command of the fire tomorrow.

Fire officials want to thank the public for adhering to evacuations orders yesterday, so that first responders could continue working in the area safely. For more evacuation information, please contact the Washoe County Sheriff’s Office or visit their Twitter page at https://twitter.com/WashoeSheriff. 

North Virginia Street from Lemon Drive to Stead Boulevard remains closed.

A Red Flag Warning is in effect again today with a cold front passing through tonight with cooler temperatures expected Monday. West winds are gusting up to 30 miles per hour (mph) and could increase to 40 or 50 mph. The public should expect to experience smoke in the Reno-Sparks Metro Area and blowing dust.

06/28 12:00pm: All evacuations have been lifted except Hindel Road and Myers Ave.  For additional evacuation information, contact Washoe County Sheriffs office or follow on Twitter @WashoeSheriff.

 https://keyt.com/news/san-luis-obispo-county/2020/06/25/fire-burning-in-california-valley-at-dangerous-rate/

 https://www.ksby.com/news/local-news/vegetation-fires-in-california-valley

 https://www.sanluisobispo.com/news/california/fires/article243807972.html

 Hackberry Fire is now 90% contained and crews will continue mop up in the next operational period.  

UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE FOREST SERVICETONTO NATIONAL FOREST
GLOBE, TONTO BASIN AND MESA RANGER DISTRICTS
Bush Post Fire Flooding Public Safety Closure Order

PROHIBITIONS
Pursuant to 16 U.S.C. § 551 and 36 C.F.R. § 261.50(a), the following acts are prohibited within the area described in this Order (the “Restricted Area”) and as depicted on the attached map, hereby incorporated into this Order as Exhibit A, all within the Tonto National Forest, Maricopa and Gila Counties, Arizona.     
     1. Going into or being upon the Restricted Area. 36 C.F.R.§261.53(e).
EXEMPTIONS
Pursuant to 36 CFR § 261.50 (e), the following persons are exempt from this order:     1. Persons with a written Forest Service authorization specifically exempting them from the effect of this Order.     2. Any Federal, State, or local officer, or member of any organized rescue or firefighting resource in the performance of an official duty.
RESTRICTED AREA
All National Forest System lands contained within the following area except Cholla Campground and boat launch, and NFSR 491 and the transfer station approximately .3 miles west of SR 188, and Vineyard Picnic Site. Beginning at the intersection of SR 87 and SR 188, proceeding southeast along the south side of SR 188 for approximately 3 miles to the intersection with National Forest System Road (NFSR) 184, proceeding north along the east side of NSR 184 until the intersection with FR 1387, then southeast along the south side of FR1387 until the intersection with Tonto Creek, then proceeding south along the east side of Tonto Creek and outside the boundaries of any private property until the inflow to Roosevelt Lake, then along the southern shoreline of the Lake to the north side of Theodore Roosevelt Dam, then following the north shoreline of the Salt River, Apache, Canyon and Saguaro Lakes to the Saguaro Del Norte Recreation Site, then along the north and west side of the recreation sit to the upper exit road to Bush Hwy, then north along east side of the Bush Highway until the intersection with SR 87, then southwest along the north side of SR87 until the junction with Fort McDowell Indian Reservation boundary, then north along the reservation boundary NFSR1096, then east and north along the north and west side of NFSR1096 to the intersection with NFSR160, then following the north side of NFSR 160 to the junction with Sycamore Creek, then along the west side of the creek until the junction with NFSR3456, then east along the north side of 3456 until the junction with SR 87, then north along the west side of SR 87 to the starting point at the intersection with AZ state Hwy 188.
Note: The Tonto Creek crossing and roads at NFSR 71, (NFSR (Bar X Road) and NFSR 60 (A Cross Road) are open unless closed by Gila County.
PURPOSE
The purpose of this Order is to close the Restricted Area for the protection of public health and safety during the time that the area is at increased risk of post-fire flood events that could cause significant injury or death.
IMPLEMENTATION
      1. This Order will be in effect at 0600 on July 31, 2020 and shall remain in effect until March 15, 2021 or until rescinded, whichever occurs first.     
     2. A map identifying the Restricted Area is attached and made part of this Order as Exhibit A.     
     3. Any violation of this prohibition is punishable as a Class B misdemeanor by a fine of not more than $5,000 for individuals or $10,000 for organizations, or by imprisonment for not               more than six (6) months, or both (see16 U.S.C.551, 18 U.S.C.3571(b)(6), 18 U.S.C.3581(b)(7)).     
     4. Further information regarding this Order may be obtained at the Tonto National Forest Supervisor’s Office in Phoenix, Arizona, (602) 225-5200, or at Mesa Ranger District Office,
         480- 610-3300. Or at Tonto Basin RD office 602-225-5395

BAER Cooperators Meeting Summary - July 9, 2020                               

General Updates:

 Wildfire can significantly alter the hydrologic response of a watershed to the extent that even modest rainstorms can produce dangerous flash floods and debris flows. The USGS conducted a post-fire debris-flow hazard assessment for the Bush Fire using geospatial data related to basin morphometry, burn severity, soil properties, and rainfall characteristics to estimate the probability and volume of debris flows that may occur in response to a design storm.

The map below displays estimates of the likelihood of debris flow, potential volume debris flow, and combined relative debris flow hazard. Predictions may be viewed interactively on the USGS Landslide Hazards Program site at: https://landslides.usgs.gov/hazards/postfire_debrisflow/detail.php?objectid=282.

The Bush Fire Burned Area Emergency Response Team (BAER) is wrapping up resource assessments and will begin to recommend treatments within the fire scar.