STORM2K

Received a phone call from the WMAT Police afew minutes, put on "Ready Standby"......another fire, this ain't good folks, it's in Bear Canyon, 8.3 miles to my S-SW, fire clocked at 1/2 mile hour moving upslope towards the Rim, still running on the ground as of 1535, let's hope she doesn't crown, winds out of the SW at 14, gusting to 19 at the moment.......stay tuned.......possible evac of Pinetop in the next 48 hours, damn, cause of the fire, dry lightning.

Dennis

Oh man...... you don't need this! Keep us up to date!

not what you need. Afraid I can't help there either as the U/A pattern looks dry for you at least into Wednesday after which you might get in a better pattern.

Steve

2 heavy bombers ordered at 1615 out of Silver City New Mexico, 8 minutes ago, 3 light bombers (crop dusters) ordered out of Winslow, Black Mesa, Fort Apache, Fullerton Hot Shots, all Type 1 dispatched at 1547.......winds sustained at the moment out the SW @ 10........

Dennis

Our front porch looks like a ICP.....we have the police scanner so everyone in the neighborhood is here at the house fixated to the scanner going off......the air is heavy with acrid smoke, no ash yet, I expect some within the next few hours.......still on the ground, the fire started up ladder fuels, the ladders were cut down in short order, this needs to happen to prevent the fire from crowning and making a run for Pinetop.

Dennis

Bear Fire (just named) is now at 60+ acres, lightning struck a Ponderosa yesterday evening around 1500 hrs, witnessed by a tower lookout at Chuck Box Lookout, sat overnight and smoldered, around 1430 hrs, temps around 100° caused the tree to explode sending hot embers to the N, E, NE directions.......still on the ground at 1700 hrs, heavy bombers due in about 20 minutes, they will have time for 2 drops each before sundown, let's hope they nail this SOB before nightfall.

Dennis

I'm hoping it ends up a "done deal" and is put out!

Ya'll stay safe out there, Dennis!

"This AIN'T good folks!" I've sent some of you a photo, I've towering Pyro Cumulus starting to build and collapse, just like last year.........if this continues until sunset, evacuation of Pinetop is on the horizon........I am NOT leaving this time, I can't anyways, we'll be on roadblocks once again. Damn.......if the monsoons would have been on time!

Dennis

In a matter of 48 minutes, the Bear Fire is now at 345 acres, the PC'S collapsing fanned the fames in a N-NE direction....that's me........a briefing with WMATPD and WMAT Fire Dept at 0700 tomorrow morning.....cannot confirm this until the briefing, 3 other fires now burning into ONE have joined the Bear Fire....arson investigators on the way from Pinetop FD along with Show Low, Lakeside FD'S........Thanks for the call DJ, we'll keep you posted as to the events of the morning briefing.

Dennis

what with CB to your SW sending outflow uphill as well and another hot one on tap for tomorrow. None of the models offer any change until Wednesday. Sure does sound like an Arson start (BTW, anyone here catch that story about Al Qaida planning a series of Western Wildfires?)

Steve

Yes, Steve... I heard the story about Al Qaida planning a series of Western Wildfires.

Man...this ain't good...You are all in my prayers...PLEASE stay safe! :o :o :o

I'm sooo sorry Dennis - I certainly hope it's not a repeat of last year for you! I'm praying for ALL OF YOU!

Dennis. I'm sure you'll be keeping eyes and ears on the events of the next few hours. Be safe..even if not to evacuate. How far are you from the rim itself, and are you downslope or upslope once it hits it?

Respond only if you have time, my friend.

Well folks, the Bear Fire is at 1500 acres and is growing by leaps and bounds as I post this, I can see the red glow to my SW.......I'm in need of a FIO (fire info officer "LOL!) The town of Whiteriver is now on standby for evac......Pinetop is next at 0800 in the morning........needless to say, I will be offline from now till????????? Bill, I've left a voicemail with you, Steve (azskyman) I don't know if you have our cell #, if so, call it.....I will fill you in......I am asking for the prayers warriors to step up and raise up before the Father.....this situation is DIRE....worse than last year, I've got neighbors loading their pickups as I type this... Bill, Steve...give me a buzz, Dj, you too, you have our cell #, Like I said, I need someone to keep in touch with so I can give you updates

Dennis

Man i was afraid of this happening with them dry storms..................I hope the best for you Dennis................

We will all be thinking, praying, and hoping for you, Dennis ...

SF

Prayers abound for you, my friend!

We're praying for you and your neighbors Dennis....please stay safe!!

God Bless You,
Perry