Latest Information on the Siphon Fire

Update: 9/13/2024 (3:30 P.M.)

The U.S. Forest Service-Tonto National Forest has provided this update: Fire officials now estimate the #SiphonFire at approximately 15,876 acres with 0% containment. The fire is human-caused and currently under investigation. Due to the rugged terrain, ground resources cannot safely access the majority of the fire, but firefighters were able to get a better look at the eastern side of the fire due to an aerial mapping mission. A Type 1 Helicopter was used to suppress active fire on the southwest side of the fire which was visible from Gold Canyon. Scooper aircraft also became available today and were utilized on both the Siphon and Point Fires.

SR 88 (Apache Trail) is closed past Lost Dutchman State Park. Tortilla Flat, Canyon Lake Marina, and Lost Dutchman State Park are all closed. Resources assigned include one Type 2 initial attack crew, one suppression module and 13 engines, along with 2 Type 1 helicopters and 2 scoopers.

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Update: 9/13/2024 (8:21 A.M.)

Crews made great progress with their burnout operations last night. They will continue to concentrate on the north side along State Route 88. The fire behavior has been erratic and unpredictable. Calmer winds should help with operations. However, they would like to keep the Ready and Set communities located in Pinal in their respective statuses for today.

The following remain in SET Status today:

East of Mountain View Road. West of the Tonto National Forest, between Broadway Road to Lost Dutchman State Park.

The following were placed in READY Status last night and will remain in this status today:

Areas just south of Tonto National Forest in the Gold Canyon area, and the communities between East Broadway Avenue to East Southern Avenue, between South Geronimo Road and South Barkley Road.

As extreme precaution, residents directly adjacent to #siphonfire within the Superstition Mountain have been put into various stages of evacuation preparation. The Apache Junction Rodeo grounds, located at 1590 E Lost Dutchman Blvd will have an available large animal shelter in the event residents are moved to full evacuation status. In efforts to be as prepared as possible, please call 480-474-5418 if you may need this service, in order to get advanced instructions.

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Update: 9/12/2024 (10:30 P.M.)

Be advised that a wildfire is burning in your area. Per the Tonto National Forest Fire Officials, areas just south of Tonto National Forest in the Gold Canyon area, and the communities between East Broadway Avenue to East Southern Avenue, between South Geronimo Road and South Barkley Road have been placed in "READY- Prepare Now" status.

Please stay vigilant for further updates.

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Fire Alert- SET Status. A wildfire is burning in the Tonto National Forest near Apache Junction. Residents east of Mountain View Road. west of the Tonto National Forest, between Broadway Road to Lost Dutchman State Park have been placed in "SET - Be Alert" status.

SET - Be Alert

Know there is significant danger in your area.

Residents should consider voluntarily relocating to a shelter or with family/friends outside the affected area. Residents should avoid close contact with those who are sick and should practice public health recommendations when relocating.

Grab your emergency go kit.

Keep in mind unique needs for your family or special equipment for pets and livestock.

Stay aware of the latest news and information from public safety and public health officials.

This might be the only notice you receive. Emergency services cannot guarantee they will be able to notify everyone if conditions rapidly deteriorate. Be SET to GO.

Stay alert for further instructions from first responders. Be prepared to evacuate.

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