New Start: San Pedro (AZ-GID, BLM-Gila District), discovered 5/3, 11 miles NE Sierra Vista (31 32.9, -110 8.5) 1 FASM, 3 LATS.
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Wildfire Sierra Vista Area
Update: 5-3-2023 1230 hours
Highway 90 is currently NOT closed, rather it is down to two lanes for approximately 1/10 of a mile. Arizona Department of Transportation personnel are on scene and have signage and lane markers placed accordingly.
This fire remains burning on the north side of Highway 90.
Update: 5-3-2023 1150 hours
Highway 90 remains closed from Moson Road to Highway 80 due to this fire.
There is an estimated 200 acres burned so far, with trajectory north towards the Ecapule residential area and is east of Murray Springs at this time.
Local, State, and Federal assets on on scene and includes air support with BLM in command.
NOTIFICATIONS are being sent to residents in the affected area to be in the READY status. Get ready to leave as soon as the evacuation situation changes.
Original post:
Wildfire resulting in Road closure east of Sierra Vista. Highway 90 from Moson to Highway 80 closed due to fire.
Find alternate routes until further notice.
Wildfire Sierra Vista Area
Update: 5-3-2023 1230 hours
Highway 90 is currently NOT closed, rather it is down to two lanes for approximately 1/10 of a mile. Arizona Department of Transportation personnel are on scene and have signage and lane markers placed accordingly.
This fire remains burning on the north side of Highway 90.
