Pile Burning Planned November 8-15 on the Bradshaw RD PRESCOTT, AZ, November 6, 2020

Fire Managers on the Bradshaw Ranger District plan to take advantage of predicted weather to burn piles located near Copper Basin, Spruce Mountain, Groom Creek, and Lynx Lake starting on Sunday, November 8th through Sunday, November 15th. Fire … [Read more...]

Shooting and Fire Restrictions to be Lifted Wednesday, November 11 on the Prescott National Forest

Shooting and Fire Restrictions to be Lifted Wednesday, November 11on the Prescott National ForestPRESCOTT, AZ, November 9, 2020– Due to recent moisture, cooler temperatures, and shorter days, as well as a reduction in fire activity and resource … [Read more...]

October GCFD Board meeting minutes now available

 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE GROOM CREEK FIRE DISTRICT BOARD OF DIRECTORS HELD Tuesday October 6, 2020 The Regular Meeting of the Groom Creek Fire District Board of Directors was called to order on Tuesday October 6, 2020 … [Read more...]

Reminder,GCFD Board Meeting tonight, 6pm

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Prescott National Forest Extends Stage 1 Fire Restrictions Due to Windy, Dry Conditions

PRESCOTT, AZ, October 29, 2020 - Due to insufficient rain and continued dry fuel conditions, the Prescott NF along with local partners and neighboring forests are extending State 1 Fire Restrictions.  Forest fuel moistures across Arizona are … [Read more...]

FINAL UPDATE: Cold Front Aids in Horse Fire Suppression October 26, 2020

Location: 7 Miles Northwest of Crown King; 18 miles south of Prescott, AZ on the Bradshaw Ranger District (T1N, R2W, S24) Start Date: 10-15-20 Size: 9537 Acres  Percent Contained: 74% Cause: Human. Under investigation. Vegetation: … [Read more...]

HORSE FIRE – October 25, 2020 FINAL TEAM RELEASE

Acres: 9537 acres                                  Containment: 74%  Resources: … [Read more...]

HORSE FIRE – October 23, 2020

No New Growth on Horse Fire – Containment at 49%   Smoke on North Side as Vegetation Continues to Smolder  Crown King, Ariz., Oct 23, 2020 – There has been significant progress in the suppression of the Horse Fire. With 49% … [Read more...]

HORSE FIRE – October 22, 2020

Containment: 32%  Resources: 368  Vegetation: Juniper, Chaparral and Timber  Start Date: Oct. 15, 2020: noon  Cause: Human, Under Investigation  Origin Location: 7 Miles Northwest of Crown King; 18 miles south … [Read more...]

HORSE FIRE – October 21, 2020 Containment line holds on west side of Horse Fire Dozer firebreaks and structure protection for Crown King

Acres: 9442 acres                                  Containment: 32%  Resources: … [Read more...]