The Wallow Fire is now reported as 5% contained, and it is estimated at 386,690 acres based on a June 8th night’s infrared flight.
The Apache National Forest is closed.
The Arizona Department of Transportation reminds traveling motorists that the following closures on state highways remain in effect:
· Nearly 20 miles of U.S. 60 has been closed from Springerville to the New Mexico state line.
This closure stretches from mileposts 384 to 401.
· State Route 260 is closed in both directions east of the Hawley Lake turnoff (State Route 473 junction) and Eagar. SR 260 is closed between mileposts 368-398 near Eagar.
· State Route 373, a 4.5 mile-long highway that connects the town of Greer in eastern Arizona with SR 260 west of Eagar.
· U.S. 191 is closed between Alpine and north of Clifton (mileposts 176 to 253).
· State routes 261 and 273, the main access roads to Big Lake and Crescent Lake in the White Mountains. SR 261 is closed to the junction of SR 260 to Crescent Lake (mileposts 395 to 413) and SR 273 is closed between the SR 260 junction and to the SR 261 junction (mileposts 378 to 394).
· U.S. 180 is closed between the SR 260 junction near Eagar and the New Mexico state line (mileposts 403 to 433).
· For current road conditions, please visit https://www.azdot.gov/
The following evacuations are in effect:
Full evacuations for Eagar, Springerville, Sunrise, Greer, Blue River, Alpine, Nutrioso, and the following subdivisions along highways 180/191: Escudilla Mountain Estates, Bonita, White Mtn. Acres, and the H-V Ranch. This area includes County Roads 4000, 4001, and 4225.
· The evacuation center is located at Blue Ridge High School, 1200 W. White Mtn. Blvd., Pinetop-Lakeside.
Pre-Evacuation Alert
A pre-evacuation alert has been issued by the Apache County Sheriff’s Office for Greens Peak, Hidden Meadow, and the surrounding areas.
· A pre-evacuation alert has been issued by Catron County Sheriff’s Office for Luna, New Mexico.
Source: Inciweb