We’ve moved into the Fall “Prescribed Burns” Season.

They will be doing prescribed burns along Walker Road between Lynx Lake and Walker.

Things should get smokey, but we’ll be OK. No need to panic.

Here’s a map to the exact locations: Click to download.

PRESCOTT, AZ October 2, 2019 – Fire managers on the Bradshaw Ranger District plan to take advantage of favorable weather conditions and have planned several fuel treatments October 4th through October 30th. All burning will be dependent on current and expected weather conditions. Fire managers will utilize tactics to […]

This is a Message from the Sheriff’s Office.

The wildfire in the area of Lookout Mt is still burning.

Recent weather changes are allowing removal of the current READY Message for communities of Walker, Groom Creek, and Potato Patch.

Stay aware of the latest news and information from local media, your local fire department and public safety officials.

Thank you.

There isn’t any visible smoke from the Walker area, but I can smell it.

Forest service says it’s at 200 acres, which is what it was last evening, and 0 percent contained.

Here’s a map distributed this morning. Click to download: Map (3 MB PDF)

Rain is forecast, although it’s clear and sunny at the moment. There are some big, puffy clouds peeking over the mountains in the distance.

I’m feeling better about things this morning than I was at 5:00pm last night.

Johnson Fire – September 23 Morning Update

Contact(s): Fire Information: 928-925-1111

Fire Information (928) 925-1111, 7:00 am […]

Forest Service Press Release:

Firefighters Respond to Smoke Report South of Lookout Mountain

Prescott, AZ, September 22, 2019 – Firefighters responded to a smoke report at 2: 15 pm approximately 8 miles south of Prescott, near Lookout Mountain (T12N, R2W, S16). The 100 acre Johnson Fire is burning in brush, pinyon and some timber.

Firefighters and air attack are on scene assessing fuels conditions and values at risk. Smoke will be visible from Prescott and other local communities.

Current resources: Four engines, two helicopters, air attack aircraft and miscellaneous overhead personnel. Several resources have been ordered including two heavy air tankers, […]

PRESCOTT — Firefighters responded to a report of smoke at 2:15 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 22, about 8 miles south of Prescott. The result, hours later, is the 100-acre Johnson Fire burning in brush, pinyon and some timber near Lookout Mountain.

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Firefighters and air attack are on scene assessing fuels conditions and values at risk, the Prescott National Forest reported.

However, the Yavapai County Sheriff’s Office issued a CodeRed “GO” order at about 4:30 p.m. calling for mandatory evacuation of the Lookout Mountain and Maverick areas because of the fire risk.

The CodeRed states: “This is a GO message from the Sheriff’s Office. There […]

Here’s a map of the fire location given by the Yavapai County Sheriff’s Office, compared to Walker.

About 5:00 on the Walker Private FaceBook Group:

I was personally evacuated from Mountain Pine Acres by deputies 30 minutes ago. They have closed the roads going in and many sheriffs and Forest Service and Fire at Walker Rd and Senator junction. Deputies are evacuating door to door. I know YCSO code red only went out as “ready” a few minutes ago but if you are up there or have friends up there they need to leave right now. The sheriff said the fire is growing rapidly. The deputies are going door to […]