AZTNF Point Fire

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The type of incident is Wildfire and involves the following unit(s) Tonto National Forest.

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State: Arizona

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Coordinates:

Latitude: 33° 57 84 Longitude: 112° 2 53

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NOTE: All fire perimeters and points are approximations.

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Incident Overview: Firefighters are responding to a human-caused fire known as the Point Fire, 5 miles northeast of New River near West Point Mountain. Crew are working in rocky, difficult terrain. The public is advised to avoid Forest Road 41 while firefighters are engaged in fire suppression efforts. Firefighters are focusing efforts on the protection of private property and infrastructure southwest of the fire near Fig Spring. There are no communities immediately threatened at this time, but residents in the area should remain aware, follow the fire updates and messaging from other local emergency agencies. Residents can sign up for emergency alerts at https://ready.maricopa.gov/999/Emergency-Management.