Pine Flats Evacuations

Posted on May 19, 2012 —  For Immediate Release Friday, May 18, 2012 Contact Information: Public Information Officer David McAtee – (928) 442-5509 Gladiator Fire – Evacuations The Gladiator fire has continued to move in the direction of Pine Flats. The Incident Management Team (IMT) in conjunction with the Yavapai County Sheriff’s office has ordered additional mandatory evacuations in the area of Pine Flats, effective at 5:00 pm Friday 5/18/2012.  The Yavapai County Sheriff’s department is asking everyone evacuated to report to the American Red Cross...    Read More...

2012 Fire Season

Posted on May 16, 2012 —  With four fires burning at the same time in the State of Arizona, including one near Crown King, it is fair to say the 2012 fire season has started off with a bang.  Rick Chase, the Central Yavapai Fire District Fire Marshal, says that this could be the beginning of a very bad fire season.  With that in mind, he strongly suggests that you maintain a 30-50 foot “Defensible Space” around your house.  This means keeping all combustible material, like trees and bushes, away from the house.     Read More...