Press Releases
BLM invites public comment on SPRNCA draft Land Health Evaluations and scoping on the associated grazing lease renewals
TUCSON, Ariz. – The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Tucson Field Office has released draft Land Health Evaluations (LHEs) and has initiated public scoping on the associated
Fire activity and dry conditions trigger stage 2 fire restrictions in Southeastern Arizona
Tucson, Ariz. (May 24, 2021) --- Effective Wednesday, May 26, the Arizona Department of Forestry and Fire Management, Bureau of Land Management Gila District, all districts of the
Tussock Fire Morning Update, May 18, 2021
Acres: 5,546
Percent Containment: 94
Date/Time Detected: May 8, 2021. 2:15 PM
Structures burned: 0
Tussock Fire Morning Update, May 17, 2021
Acres: 5,546
Percent Containment: 91
Date/Time Detected: May 8, 2021. 2:15 PM
Structures burned: 0
Tussock Fire Morning Update, May 16, 2021
Acres: 5,546
Percent Containment: 82%
Date/Time Detected: May 8, 2021. 2:15 PM
Structures burned: 0
Tussock Fire Morning Update, May 15, 2021
Acres: 5,546
Percent Containment: 74%
Date/Time Detected: May 8, 2021. 2:15 PM
Structures burned: 0
Tussock Fire Morning Update, May 14, 2021
Acres: 5,517
Percent Containment: 71%
Date/Time Detected: May 8, 2021. 2:15 PM
Structures burned: 0
Tussock Fire Morning Update, May 13, 2021
Acres: 5,517
Percent Containment: 17%
Date/Time Detected: May 8, 2021. 2:15 PM
Structures burned: 0
Tussock Fire Morning Update, May 12, 2021
Acres: 5,517
Percent Containment: 15%
Date/Time Detected: May 8, 2021. 2:15 PM
Structures burned: 0
Bureau of Land Management extends public comment period on lithium exploration project near Wikieup
KINGMAN, Ariz. — To allow more time for public participation, the Bureau of Land Management is extending the comment period on a proposed lithium exploration plan from Big Sandy Inc.
Tussock Fire Morning Update, May 11, 2021
Acres: 4,421
Percent Containment: 0%
Date/Time Detected: May 8, 2021. 2:15 PM
Structures burned: 0
Tussock Fire Morning Update, May 10, 2021
Acres: 3,500
Percent Containment: 0%
Date/Time Detected: May 8, 2021. 2:15 PM
Structures burned: 0
BLM implements fire restrictions in Navajo and Apache counties
HOLBROOK, Ariz. – The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Gila District implemented Stage 1 Fire Restrictions today for BLM-managed land in Navajo and Apache counties.
Flag Fire Update, May 1, 2021
Mohave County Sheriff’s Office Reopens Pine Lake to Local Residents
Acres: 1,265 acres
Percent Containment: 62%
Start Date: April 25, 2021
Flag Fire Update, April 30, 2021
Flag Fire Continues to Contain Interior Heat
Acres: 1,279 acres
Percent Containment: 34%
Start Date: April 25, 2021
Cause: Under Investigation
Flag Fire Update, April 29, 2021
Flag Fire now thirteen percent contained
Acres: Estimated 1,279 acres
Percent Containment: 13%
Flag Fire Update, April 28, 2021
Acres: Estimated 1,400 acres
Percent Containment: 0%
Start Date: April 25, 2021
Cause: Under Investigation
Flag Fire Update, April 27, 2021
Acres: 1,400 acres (did not fly due to limited visibility)
Percent Containment: 0%
Start Date: Sunday, April 25, 2021
Flag Fire Update, April 26, 2021
Acres: 1,400 acres
Percent Containment: 0%
Start Date: Sunday, April 25, 2021
Flag Fire Initial Update, April 25, 2021
Wind-driven Flag Fire burning in the Hualapai Mountains south of Kingman, Arizona
Community of Pine Lake, Hualapai Mountain Lodge evacuated – Pinion Pine and Atherton Acres