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National Preparedness Leve 3 Effective 9/12/2025 @ 0730.

National Preparedness Level 4 Effective 9/4/2025.

National Preparedness Level 3 Effective 8/30 at 0730 am.

Effective 8/27 at 0600, the Southwest Area will move to a Preparedness Level 2.

Parts of Oak Springs and Hunters Point communities are now under mandatory evacuation orders as the Oak Ridge Fire continues to grow unchecked. By Sunday evening, the fire had reached more than 1,800 acres and was 0% contained. navajotimes.com/reznews/evacua…

The National Water Center has issued the morning National Flood Hazard Outlook, valid through 7:00 AM CDT on Monday, July 7, 2025. More information is available at: water.noaa.gov/operations/fho

The Oak Ridge Fire has burned 6,292 acres southwest of Window Rock as of June 30 and remains at 0% containment, prompting continued evacuation orders and emergency response operations. navajotimes.com/reznews/oak-ri…

It's National Wildland Firefighter Week of Remembrance. We honor the firefighters and support personnel who work long hours, day after day, protecting our communities and natural resources and remember those that have fallen in the line of service. Thank you❤️‍#ItTakesAllOfUs

❤️🔥 This Week of Remembrance, June 30 – July 6, we honor the brave men and women who protect our lives and lands from wildfires. Their courage and sacrifices live on in our hearts. Join us in honoring these heroes! 📸: NIFC Flickr.

Our Smokey Bear Historical Park was featured in an in-depth segment on @KTSMtv El Paso's Small Town Spotlight. Check it out to get a look inside the park, across the grounds, and at our Fallen Firefighter memorial! youtube.com/watch?v=3RX1B_…

Our hearts are heavy for the horrific actions taken against firefighters in Idaho, and for the community they are sworn to protect. Our thoughts are with those directly involved, their families, and first responders everywhere that are affected by these events. #Idaho

Moisture has increased today, which will lead to scattered to numerous slow-moving showers and thunderstorms, especially along and east of the central mountain chain. Isolated areas of heavy rainfall are forecast both today and Tuesday which could lead to flash flooding. #NMwx

This year, the Week of Remembrance (WOR) will highlight serious incidents from the 2015 fire year. 🔗nwcg.gov/6mfs/week-of-r… 🙌 This day is in honor of those lost during the 2015 fire season, and in lasting honor of the #Granite19 who perished together on this day in 2013.

A loss in the fire community impacts us all. Our hearts go out to the families and friends of the fallen firefighters in northern Idaho. A tragedy like this is unthinkable and they will never be forgotten.

Don't let your fun turn into flames. As you make plans to celebrate the 4th of July, please remember that fireworks are prohibited on public lands. Possessing, igniting, discharging, or using any kind of fireworks is prohibited on national forests and grasslands.

The Oak Ridge Fire in Apache county, Arizona has updated to acreage to just under 1,800 acres. The fire remains active today with near critical Fire conditions. The Complex Incident Management Team will in-brief today at 1800 to assume command of the fire. It’s located approximately 8 miles Southwest of Window Rock Arizona, and Pine Springs Road off Highway 264 remains closed.

Family in Gallup sent this photo of a fire out west. They are getting some ash in the air. #NewMexico

What’s the story behind July 2? National Wildland Firefighter Day is coming up, here’s how it began and why it matters! Established in 2022, NWFFD is an opportunity to honor wildland firefighters & fire support personnel. ➡Read the full story: blm.gov/.../history-na…...

STILL ZERO CONTAINMENT OF OAK RIDGE FIRE CONTAINMENT: As of 9:30 AM, the Oak Ridge Fire remains at 0% containment, according to the Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA) officials. A total of 55 firefighters are currently on scene working to control the fire. BIA officials updated the acreage affected to nearly 800 acres—down from the 1,000 acres initially reported last night by the Incident Commander. The fire continues to grow due to wind conditions and dry terrain. The Complex Incident Management Team, comprised of multiple federal and state agencies, is scheduled to assume control of operations by 6:00 PM this evening (1800 hours). FAMILIES ON READY-STATE STATUS: Families in surrounding areas remain in a “ready-state” for evacuation. Residents are strongly encouraged to stay alert, prepare for possible evacuation, and consider temporarily relocating to ensure their safety. Sheltering with family or friends is encouraged until further notice. EVENT CENTER OPEN ALL DAY: The Bee Hółdzil Fighting Scouts Events Center in Fort Defiance is open as an official evacuation shelter. Donations for evacuees can be dropped off there throughout the day. DONATIONS STILL NEEDED: •Donations accepted at the Bee Hółdzil Fighting Scouts Events Center. •McKinley Humane Society in Gallup is collecting cat and dog food. NO REPORTED INJURIES OR FATALITIES ROAD UPDATES: Oak Ridge Road is closed. If traveling along Arizona Highway 264, please keep moving quickly and safely past fire areas and avoid stopping on road shoulders. EL PASO GAS & HUNTERS POINT: El Paso Gas Station and Hunters Point residents remain under ready-state evacuation. Navajo Route 12 near El Paso Gas is under close watch. FIRST RESPONDER SUPPORT: Window Rock High School gym remains open to support first responders. LIVESTOCK: Agencies are actively relocating livestock to Window Rock Fairgrounds. For info, call 928-270-8062. POWERLINES: NTUA is monitoring the area; some poles have been damaged. STAY OUT OF FIRE ZONES: Public access is prohibited. FIRE RESTRICTIONS: Stage 1 remains in effect.

A wildfire burning west of St. Michaels sent thick smoke into the sky on Saturday as fire crews responded to the fast-growing Oak Ridge Fire. navajotimes.com/reznews/smoke-…