The Cassadore Springs Fire is currently burning in grass, brush, and timber on the San Carlos Apache Reservation, located in the Hilltop area and the Natanes Plateau between the Natural Corral Mesa to the south, 1122 road to the west, Sawmill Area to the north, and 1200 road to the east. The lightning-caused Cassadore Springs Fire was discovered on August 1, 2020. The nearby Kean Fire, also detected on August 1, burned into and combined with the Cassadore Springs Fire on August 3. Due to the increasing complexity of the incident, the San Carlos Agency ordered the Southwest Area Type 2 Incident Management Team (SWAIMT) 4 on August 3, 2020. SWAIMT 4 assumed command of the incident on August 4, 2020, at 6:00am, managing the fire under a full suppression strategy. There is a temporary flight restriction in place and the public is encouraged to stay safely clear of the fire area. The above mentioned roads are closed due to fire activity and firefighters working along the roadways.

 [NO FURTHER UPDATES EFFECTIVE 8/12/2020] The Bumble Bee Fire was reported on the morning of August 7, 2020, west of I-17 Sunset Point Rest Area near the community of Bumble Bee.  Evacuations: No evacuations currently. At this time the communities of Bumble Bee and Cleator are in “READY” status in accordance with Arizona’s Ready-Set-Go program.Closures: No closures. Road closure was lifted. The public is reminded that wildfires are a “No Drone Zone.”  The use of private drones around or near a wildfire is prohibited by Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Regulation and Arizona Statute.Fire Danger is high. Use caution when recreating or working outdoors. Check for fire restrictions or information on fire activity around Arizona at: https://wildlandfire.az.gov/Sign up for Yavapai County's Code Red Emergency Alert System:   https://www.ycsoaz.gov/community/Emergency-Preparedness/Emergency-Notification-SystemLearn more about Arizona's Ready-Set-Go...