willhunt4coues Report post Posted June 5, 2009 Here is some pics of the pinal mountain fire just south of Globe, AZ. It has so far costed 50,000.00 to fight they have about 2 helicopters and tons of hot shots fighting this fire. We did take a drive yesterday and got within about 1000 yards from it. It started on May 30 by lightning. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
willhunt4coues Report post Posted June 5, 2009 This is what I could find out so far Pioneer Fire Burning On Tonto National Forest, South of Globe (June 4, 2009 - 7:30 p.m.) The 150-acre Pioneer Fire started on May 30 and is burning on the Tonto National Forest on East Mountain, approximately 7 miles south of Globe. Pioneer Fire Summary: Location: The east side of East Mountain, west of Highway 77 Cause: Lightning Fuels: Mixture of fuel types: ponderosa pine, manzanita, and oak brush. Containment: 5% Estimated Date of Containment: June 18, 2009 Resources committed: Type 3 organization (166 personnel); Payson Hotshots, Pleasant Valley Hotshots, Geronimo Hotshots, Prescott Hotshots, 5 engines, 2 bulldozers and aerial resources as needed. Estimated Cost to Date: $218,000 Structures threatened: None Concerns: Steep terrain, thick vegetation, and difficult access. Restrictions: Due to the fire activity, the public is asked to avoid the fire area - the Pioneer Pass Recreation Site and the East Mountain Trail. Periodic smoke can be expected. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nlacost Report post Posted June 5, 2009 OMG..I'm heading up with a water tanker right now!!!My tree is in jeopardy!!Really though,that is a bummer... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Red Rabbit Report post Posted June 5, 2009 Hope the fire does not get hot enough to sterilize the ground. The fresh green growth after the fire will really attract the deer. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SilentButDeadly Report post Posted June 5, 2009 Hope the fire does not get hot enough to sterilize the ground. The fresh green growth after the fire will really attract the deer. Unlikely; the recent precipitation will have the fuel moistures high enough that total combustion won't happen. Should be a nice cool burn (with the exception of choked up areas). As a note, wildfires rarely sterilize the ground in areas with grasses; most of our native species are adapted to burn and will regenerate after fire. From the look of the area in the photos where this fire is burning i'd guess that it will come back quite quickly. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GameHauler Report post Posted June 5, 2009 Hope it is not as windy there as it is here. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Red Rabbit Report post Posted June 5, 2009 Mike, Winds in Flag are 38-45mph. Payson shows 22-33. We have a small lightning fire near Munds Park. Doug Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
willhunt4coues Report post Posted June 5, 2009 It's blowing pretty hard here. Weather channel says 22 mph here right now. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GameHauler Report post Posted June 5, 2009 And we have one on Milk Ranch Point. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
king4wd Report post Posted June 6, 2009 Good site to get current info on fire stuff ---------------> LINK Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Coues 'n' Sheep Report post Posted June 6, 2009 FYI... As of Yesterday they only had three hot Shot Teams on it, plus a few engines, and they were fighting a losing battle. They just got a new IC on the fire and he is moving swiftly to get those guys the help they need. They will most likely upgrade to a Type 2 team very soon as it is getting bigger. My Son said it was a wild night on the line last night... they got off shift before 8 am this morning and they were beat. It was a fire-storm on the mountain most of yesterday/last night and they were fighting to win at times cuz losing was not an option. He said they really broke-in their three rookies last night... they got to see the beast for the first time. He said the fire behavior has been "amazing" (They love what they do!) and that the fire is still winning. He says they have been felling 20' tall manzanitas instead of the usual tall pines (he is a sawyer) and the fire keeps flopping over the lines but they have beat every flop they have had so far on the line they were working. He also mentioned that the Sky Crane was their best friend a couple of times yesterday.... He is, as always, having the time of his life.... the more intense the fire becomes the more he loves it.... them Hot Shots are something else! I'll be prayin' for my Son and the rest of the Payson Hot Shots... they will be in harms way again tonight (and loving every minute of it), but I always have to worry when they are on these chaparral fires like this, they are the most dangerous, IMO. God Speed, Boys!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GameHauler Report post Posted June 6, 2009 Thanks Gino Prayers for Colton and all the hotshots. Beat the beast Colton Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
COUESAZ Report post Posted June 6, 2009 Gino we do the same each day. We have one in Alaska fighting fires. She has done this from the day she graduated from highschool.She is the shorter one in the chopper photo and the only other female in the Palin photo. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
willhunt4coues Report post Posted June 8, 2009 Okay the fire looked as if it was out yesterday morning and yesterday evening this happened within an hour. Just goes to show you that fires are so unpredictable. Globe, Ariz. (June 7, 2009, 1330 hrs.) – Management of the Pioneer Fire operations is being transferred to the Central West AZ team on Monday morning, June 7. This decision is based on the complexity, location and potential duration of the fire. Based on current fire conditions and predicted weather patterns, the fire is expected to continue to increase in size and to burn with moderate intensity. Transition to the Central West AZ team will allow local availability for supporting firefighting operations. Currently, the Pioneer fire is being managed under an indirect fire suppression strategy for firefighter safety due to local topography and weather conditions. Pioneer Fire: Date started: May 30, 2009, 2 pm Location: Pioneer Pass, east of East Mountain and west of Hwy. 77 Acres: 340 Cause: Lightning Fuels: Mixture of fuel types: ponderosa pine, manzanita and oak brush Containment: 10% Expected containment: June 18, 2009 Current resources: 214 personnel Structures threatened: None Concerns: Firefighter safety due to steep terrain, dense vegetation and difficult access, and minimizing recreation impacts to Pioneer Pass Recreation Area, East Mt. Trail #200 and Toll Road Trail # 214 Restrictions: No public traffic allowed on Pioneer Pass Road – FR 112. Please use caution on Hwy 77. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Coues Archer Report post Posted June 9, 2009 Oh man that fire looks bad. I have a brother that will probably be visiting there pretty soon. He fights fires with the forest service. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
