Thousands of acres have already burned in both the Telegraph and Mescal fires burning east of the Valley. Evacuations and road closures are in place for some areas near the blazes.
FAST FACTS: Telegraph Fire, Mescal Fire scorching thousands of acres east of the Valley
PHOTOS: Telegraph, Mescal Fire burning in communities east of Valley
LATEST INFORMATION ON TELEGRAPH, MESCAL FIRES
Telegraph Fire:
Size: 180,685 acres
Containment: 67% contained
Evacuations: GO: El Capitan (east and west), Dripping Springs, Wind Spirit, Hagen Ranch, Slash S Ranch, Government Springs. SET: Bellevue, Beverly Hills, Six Shooter, Icehouse. READY: Top-of-the-World, Oak Flat, Superior, Globe, Miami, Claypool, Central Heights, Pinto/Carlotta, Skill Center, Fairgrounds, Schultz Ranch, Battle Axe, Ray Mine, Riverside, Kearny, Winkleman and Hayden.
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Mescal Fire:
Size: 72,250 acres (no longer considered an active fire)
Containment: 88% contained
Evacuations: GO: None. SET: Skill Center, Beverly Hills, T11 Ranch, Lower Peridot, South Peridot. READY: San Carlos, Coyote Flats/San Carlos High School area
See updates from crews in the area below:
Friday, June 18, 11:00a
JUST IN: Red Cross announces closure of High Desert Middle School shelter in Globe, Arizona, amid wildfires. Anyone still in need of assistance can call 1-800-842-7349. #abc15
— ABC15 Arizona (@abc15) June 18, 2021
Tuesday, 8:28 a.m.
JUST IN: the #TelegraphFire is more than 123,000 acres
— Nicole Grigg (@NicoleSGrigg) June 15, 2021
Containment: 68%
More acres burned because of burn out operations and growth to the east towards the Mescal Fire (which is under control)
I’m told the fire was much less intense overnight, but still active 🔥 @abc15 pic.twitter.com/hkYTK90Fp5
Monday, 7:13 p.m.
BREAKING: the #TelegraphFire is now 104,755 acres near Globe, Arizona.
— Nicole Grigg (@NicoleSGrigg) June 15, 2021
Containment has dropped down to 68%
1,008 firefighters now on site.
This 🔥 has burned more than 13,000 acres since this mornings AM update when fire was at 91K acres @abc15 pic.twitter.com/riP65ALk4p
Monday, 2:28 p.m.
UPDATE: the #TelegraphFire is over 91,000 acres. https://t.co/bWJu2uJyTT
— Nicole Grigg (@NicoleSGrigg) June 14, 2021
Monday, 12:49 p.m.
JUST IN: #MescalFire now 88% contained, 72,250 acres. #abc15
— ABC15 Arizona (@abc15) June 14, 2021
Monday, 12:19 p.m.
JUST IN: I am standing on the property of Arizona State Rep @RepDavidCook watching flames burn close to his property and cattle.
— Nicole Grigg (@NicoleSGrigg) June 14, 2021
Rep Cook is extremely worried about the prescribed burns, and what impact it is having on this fire. pic.twitter.com/Agp1FXf6e5
Monday, 9:53 a.m.
JUST IN: #TelegraphFire now 74% contained, 91,227 acres. #abc15
— ABC15 Arizona (@abc15) June 14, 2021
Monday, 9:10 a.m.
Monday, 8:31 a.m.
#BREAKING: Gila County officials issue GO order for all El Capitan residents on both sides of Highway 77. #TelegraphFire #abc15 pic.twitter.com/QW9TAAyyV5
— ABC15 Arizona (@abc15) June 14, 2021
Sunday, 10:42 a.m.
JUST IN: #MescalFire now 85% contained, 72,250 acres. #abc15
— ABC15 Arizona (@abc15) June 13, 2021
Sunday, 9:31 a.m.
JUST IN: #TelegraphFire now 76% contained, 88,155 acres. #abc15
— ABC15 Arizona (@abc15) June 13, 2021
Saturday, 8:51 a.m.
JUST IN: #TelegraphFire now 45% contained, 87,078 acres. #abc15
— ABC15 Arizona (@abc15) June 12, 2021
Saturday, 7:30 a.m.
Top-of-the World and the Oak Flats campground, previously evacuated due to the #TelegraphFire have been downgraded to "SET" status.
— Pinal County Sheriff’s Office (@PinalCSO) June 12, 2021
Residents may return to their homes at this time. @apsFYI has restored power to homes in that area. pic.twitter.com/LUgTN0QmAN
Friday, 11:35 a.m.
JUST IN: #MescalFire now 77% contained, remains at 72,250 acres. #abc15
— ABC15 Arizona (@abc15) June 11, 2021
Friday, 10:35 a.m.
JUST IN: #TelegraphFire now 38.5% contained, 86,529 acres. #abc15
— ABC15 Arizona (@abc15) June 11, 2021
Thursday, 6:45 p.m.
JUST IN: 20 structures have now been destroyed or damaged by the #TelegraphFire in Arizona.
— Nicole Grigg (@NicoleSGrigg) June 11, 2021
Nearly 86,000 have now burned, 40% contained.
The area of Globe is not out of the woods yet, the fire could still push north, but progress is being made. pic.twitter.com/wSFpRCZUQ7
Thursday, 2:30 p.m.
JUST IN: I drove a few miles outside Globe towards the Mescal Fire.
— Nicole Grigg (@NicoleSGrigg) June 10, 2021
You can see the burn scars left behind on Arizona’s desert landscape. #MescalFire pic.twitter.com/osTcBhMkbL
Thursday, 1:30 p.m.
BREAKING: Arizona’s Governor is announcing he’s calling for a special session to make sure Arizona has the resources and manpower needed to prepare for possible flooding or other natural disasters.
— Nicole Grigg (@NicoleSGrigg) June 10, 2021
I am told that it will happen. @abc15
Thursday, 12:30 p.m.
JUST IN: Evacuation orders have been lifted in Miami.
— Nicole Grigg (@NicoleSGrigg) June 10, 2021
They are now on SET mode. @abc15
Thursday, 10:30 a.m.
UPDATE: SR 177 is now open in both direction.#aztraffic #MescalFire #TelegraphFire https://t.co/97scGbQOkn
— Arizona DOT (@ArizonaDOT) June 10, 2021
Thursday, 9:40 a.m.
JUST IN: #MescalFire now 36% contained, 72,250 acres, fire officials say. SR77 between Winkelman to Globe reopened to all traffic Wednesday
— ABC15 Arizona (@abc15) June 10, 2021
afternoon, more residents allowed back home yesterday. #abc15
Thursday, 7:27 a.m.
Update from our members working the #TelegraphFire.
— Goodyear Fire Dept. (@goodyearfire) June 10, 2021
Brush 187 is assigned to Div V with a strike team in Globe.
They are staging and moving around for spot fires and structure protection in the area.#AZFire #OneTeam #goodyearfire #wildlandfire pic.twitter.com/51crS7cfff
Thursday, 7:15 a.m.
JUST IN: NIFC geodata shows #MescalFire now 72,250 acres, #TelegraphFire now 85,334 acres. #abc15
— ABC15 Arizona (@abc15) June 10, 2021
Wednesday, 9:30 p.m.
The Town of Superior and the area of Battle Ax affected by the #TelegraphFire have returned to "READY" status.
— Pinal County Sheriff’s Office (@PinalCSO) June 10, 2021
Fire crews have done excellent work securing those areas, and residents who may have voluntarily relocated can safely return home. pic.twitter.com/KBLYr79kFz
Wednesday, 8:15 p.m.
#TelegraphFire #AZ #AZTNF https://t.co/hnJ9OUh7i4 Telegraph Fire: Telegraph Fire June 9 virtual community meeting video available on Facebook
— InciWeb (@inciweb) June 10, 2021
Wednesday, 7 p.m.
Folks, stay out of fire closure-areas. On Tues., a few incidents were reported on #TelegraphFire. Entering a fire area impedes suppression efforts & is dangerous! Hazards, like ashpits, downed lines, & heavy equip. working exist. Don't put yourself or our crews in add'l danger. pic.twitter.com/kSwEpr4YAL
— AZ State Forestry (@azstateforestry) June 10, 2021
Wednesday, 6 p.m.
#TelegraphFire Live Virtual Community Meeting Tonight 6/9 at 6pm https://t.co/QZCpEC0L8v #AZFire pic.twitter.com/GpYmRxpaVP
— Tonto NF (@TontoForest) June 10, 2021
Wednesday, 5:45 p.m.
A much different view of the #TelegraphFire on Wednesday.
— Nicole Grigg (@NicoleSGrigg) June 10, 2021
The smoke is not as thick in Globe today, and I’m told firefighters are keeping the fire where they want it, in the Russell Gulch area.
As of more than an hour ago, officials are feeling better about that 🔥 line. pic.twitter.com/nDQpelPXtW
Wednesday, 4:50 p.m.
INBOX: @dougducey will be in Globe to tour the #TelegraphFire on Thursday.
— Nicole Grigg (@NicoleSGrigg) June 9, 2021
Speaker Bowers, who lost his home, will be present. pic.twitter.com/G90zFERRxP
Wednesday, 4:35 p.m.
The Telegraph Fire is in the 10th spot for the largest wildfires in Arizona. Watch an aerial look at the largest wildfires that have burned across our state in the map below.
Wednesday, 4:30 p.m.
If you haven't already seen this... Wow... just Wow. https://t.co/1nEC3eGBIY
— Steve Irvin (@Steve_Irvin) June 9, 2021
Wednesday 4:15 p.m.
Wednesday, 2 p.m.
Arizona's 2021 fire season is already larger than 6 years in the past two decades at 177k acres. The average number of fires in that time period is 2,227 per season. 2021 has recorded 111.
— The AZ - abc15 - Data Guru (@Garrett_Archer) June 9, 2021
Here's a basic perimeter map of the 2021 season. pic.twitter.com/JgJLrGCM8i
Wednesday, 1:15 p.m.
*FIRE CLOSURE UPDATES, 10:08 a.m. Wed., June 9*
— Arizona DOT (@ArizonaDOT) June 9, 2021
▸ US 60: Superior-Miami;
▸ SR 177: Superior-Winkelman.
▸ US 180: MP 235-248 north of Flagstaff.#TelegraphFire #MescalFire #SlateFire #azfire #aztraffic
GET the apps: https://t.co/18uQYLoqla pic.twitter.com/AKV7dLWY8V
Wednesday, 12:40 p.m.
Signs of support in Superior for all the fire crews.
— Mike Pelton (@MikePeltonABC15) June 9, 2021
The #TelegraphFire is now 21% contained, with that containment primarily around the Town of Superior @abc15 pic.twitter.com/vTPWWyBVk9
Wednesday, 12:30 p.m.
WILDFIRE UPDATE: State Route 77 has reopened between Globe and Winkelman.
— Arizona DOT (@ArizonaDOT) June 9, 2021
The closure, which was between mileposts 135 and 170, was due to a wildfire.
Wednesday, 11 a.m.
Wednesday, 9:46 a.m.
JUST IN: Officials say #TelegraphFire is now 21% contained, 80,822 acres. #abc15
— ABC15 Arizona (@abc15) June 9, 2021
Wednesday, 9:43 a.m.
JUST IN: Officials say #MescalFire is 70,066 acres, 33% contained. Highway 70 has reopened between Globe and Safford. #abc15
— ABC15 Arizona (@abc15) June 9, 2021
Wednesday, 8:22 a.m.
ADEQ has UPDATED the #MescalFire and #TelegraphFire Wildfire Smoke Forecasts. See how the #smoke is affecting your local community #MiamiAZ #ShowLow #Cibecue #SuperiorAZ #SanCarlos #GlobeAZ #Safford #Whiteriver #Eagar #AZFire
— AZDEQ (@ArizonaDEQ) June 9, 2021
Learn More: https://t.co/qBLRtpGcJ2 pic.twitter.com/03LVWHnUL5
Wednesday, 8:10 a.m.
FIRE UPDATE:
— Doug Ducey (@dougducey) June 9, 2021
Today I’m issuing Declarations of Emergency in response to the #TelegraphFire and #MescalFire, which have burned 146K+ acres and led to many evacuations and road closures. Fire and safety officials are working around the clock to contain these dangerous fires. 1/
Wednesday, 8:07 a.m.
JUST IN: #TelegraphFire now 80,822 acres and #MescalFire now 70,119 acres, according to new geodata from NIFC.
— ABC15 Arizona (@abc15) June 9, 2021
Wednesday, 7:15 a.m.
Wednesday, 5:58 a.m.
Correction, Telegraph Fire is 18% contained. Mescal Fire is 23% contained.
— Jamie Warren (@JamieABC15) June 9, 2021
New updates from @ArizonaDOT on road closures due to wildfires:
— Megan Thompson (@MeganABC15) June 9, 2021
▸ US 60: Superior to Miami, SR 77: Globe to Winkelman, SR 177: Superior to Winkelman. US 70 in both directions b/w MP 256-302, & US 180 closed b/w MP 235-248 #abc15 https://t.co/VRI9hxwVYB
Wednesday, 5:14 a.m.
Made it to #Globe this morning where crews are fighting the #TelegraphFire. Fire is 23% contained but still burning over 70,000 acres. I’ll have live updates on #ABC15 from 5-9 a.m. pic.twitter.com/5Oo6LtELkl
— Jamie Warren (@JamieABC15) June 9, 2021
Tuesday, 10:15 p.m.
Tuesday, 9:20 p.m.
The Telegraph Fire in Globe, Arizona is over 76,000 acres now and 18% contained.
— Nicole Grigg (@NicoleSGrigg) June 9, 2021
2 homes, and 3 outbuildings have been destroyed in the Telegraph fire. #TelegraphFire pic.twitter.com/sLuAGKxm3O
Tuesday, 9:10 p.m.
Heading into Tuesday night, the #TelegraphFire is still burning south of #Globe. It's burned over 76,000 acres and is 18% contained. @abc15 pic.twitter.com/X5uXCniBs5
— Danny Bavaro (@dannybavaro) June 9, 2021
Tuesday, 8:30 p.m.
The following roads remain closed due to the #TelegraphFire and #MescalFire:
— Arizona DOT (@ArizonaDOT) June 9, 2021
▸ US 60: Superior-Miami;
▸ SR 77: Globe-Winkelman;
▸ SR 177: Superior-Winkelman.
▸ US 70: Mileposts 256-302.
Check the route before heading out w/AZ 511 & ADOT Alerts apps: https://t.co/18uQYLoqla pic.twitter.com/lzfDSw7Wvm
Tuesday, 8:15 p.m.
As night falls, the #TelegraphFire in Globe, Arizona is raging.
— Nicole Grigg (@NicoleSGrigg) June 9, 2021
This video doesn’t do justice what it looks like in person.
TY to all those on the front lines, 🙏🏼 for safety. pic.twitter.com/xfQezBCKsh
Tuesday, 7:00 p.m.
Amazing timelapse video of Telegraph Fire courtesy of photographer John Petty
Tuesday, 5:50 p.m.
I am watching helicopters get water every 5-10 minutes for the Telegraph fire in Globe, Arizona.
— Nicole Grigg (@NicoleSGrigg) June 9, 2021
Still over 71K acres.
Live at 6 on @abc15 with the latest pic.twitter.com/uITIiyVPL6
Tuesday, 5:15 p.m
*US 70 FIRE CLOSURE UPDATE*
— Arizona DOT (@ArizonaDOT) June 9, 2021
US 70 is closed to ALL vehicular traffic between mileposts 256-302. Passenger vehicles will be detoured onto Route 170 (will take you from Cutter to Bylas anv vice-versa).#aztraffic #TelegraphFire #mescalfire pic.twitter.com/5RJmHZhHTJ
Tuesday, 5 p.m.
Many are asking what they can do to support and help our firefighters. That’s best done by when we all work to #PreventWildfires. Follow fire restrictions and be aware of any activity that can cause sparks. It only takes 1 spark and 1 moment to start a wildfire. #AZFire pic.twitter.com/zjfkcwBtip
— wildlandfireAZ (@wildlandfireAZ) June 9, 2021
Tuesday, 4:30 p.m.
Tuesday, 4:10 p.m.
Tuesday, 3:30 p.m.
NEW: GO status for Beverly Hills and T11 Ranch,
— Nicole Grigg (@NicoleSGrigg) June 8, 2021
The Mescal Fire (the other fire just east of me) is threatening these areas now. https://t.co/EwrE7hNXCS
NEW: Officials are shutting down more roads as the Telegraph Fire is getting closer to homes in Globe. pic.twitter.com/DA4MGSgoNA
— Nicole Grigg (@NicoleSGrigg) June 8, 2021
Tuesday, 1:15 p.m.
Getting a tour of the Boyce Thompson Arboretum and a look at how close the #TelegraphFire came yesterday.
— Mike Pelton (@MikePeltonABC15) June 8, 2021
The executive director tells me the fire did actually breach the property, but burned part of the creek and did not damage any of the valuable plant species @abc15 pic.twitter.com/zyKINtSAeW
Tuesday, 1 p.m.
Tuesday, 12:55 p.m.
We’re in #Globe, #Arizona where the #TelegraphFire is burning. This wind-driven fire has burned nearly 72,000 acres. @abc15 pic.twitter.com/WZIgxmeIFN
— Danny Bavaro (@dannybavaro) June 8, 2021
Tuesday, 12:26 p.m.
This is as close as crews are right now to the #TelegraphFire in Globe.
— Nicole Grigg (@NicoleSGrigg) June 8, 2021
One homeowner told me he knows this fire is coming straight for him, but isn’t ready to leave yet. #abc15 pic.twitter.com/1bgO9Q9imO
Tuesday, 11:15 a.m.
On Tuesday, the Telegraph Fire had burned 71,756 acres near the Miami-Globe area, causing evacuations and threatening nearby communities, which puts it in the 10th spot for the largest wildfires in Arizona.
See full list of largest Arizona wildfires here.
Tuesday, 11:10 a.m.
Fire crews say they have gotten reports of some structures burning but can’t confirm or deny it. They are in process of looking into that @abc15
— Mike Pelton (@MikePeltonABC15) June 8, 2021
Tuesday, 11:05 a.m.
Officials with the United States Postal Services have issued an emergency suspension of the Globe, Miami, Claypool, San Carlos, Bylas, and Peridot post offices. They are closed until further notice due to the fires.
"All retail and P.O. Box operations at Globe, Miami, and Claypool will be conducted at the Payson Post Office located at 100 W. Frontier St, Payson, AZ, 85541 until further notice. All retail and P.O. Box operations at San Carlos, Bylas, and Peridot will be conducted at the Safford Post Office located at 504 S. 5th Ave, Safford, AZ, 85546 until further notice," a statement reads.
Tuesday, 11 a.m.
Tuesday, 10:47 a.m.
Tuesday, 10:28 a.m.
JUST IN: #MescalFire is 66,913 acres and 23% contained as of this morning. The community of East El Capitan remains in "GO" evacuation status. All San Carlos residents may return home/return to "SET" status. #abc15
— ABC15 Arizona (@abc15) June 8, 2021
Tuesday, 9:33 a.m.
#TelegraphFire Update 🔥
— Pinal County Sheriff’s Office (@PinalCSO) June 8, 2021
71,756 Acres
0% Containment
The Telegraph Fire now has its own designated information Facebook page. Follow it here: https://t.co/r9UipJK0G0
Tuesday, 8:51 a.m.
A few faces of the Telegraph/Mescal fire evacuees... these pets. @azhumane has set up an animal shelter in a Skyline High School locker room in Mesa. 30+ pets are being cared for 24/7. They’re asking - if you have an extra crate, please bring it by. pic.twitter.com/YDVNiUjjIK
— Justin Pazera (@justinpazera) June 8, 2021
Tuesday, 8:47 a.m.
*FIRE CLOSURES TUES., June 8 -- 8:47 a.m.*
— Arizona DOT (@ArizonaDOT) June 8, 2021
* US 60: Superior-Top-of-the-World
* SR 77: Globe-Winkelman
*SR 177: Superior-Winkelman
*US 70: MP 272-302, passenger cars only
* US 180: MP 235-248
Apps: https://t.co/18uQYLoqla #aztraffic #mescalfire #telegraphfire #azfire #slatefire pic.twitter.com/5u67NaX9CM
Tuesday, 7:53 a.m.
*FIRE CLOSURES TUES., June 8 -- 7:52 a.m.*
— Arizona DOT (@ArizonaDOT) June 8, 2021
* US 60: Superior-Top-of-the-World
* SR 77: Globe-Winkelman
*SR 177: Superior-Winkelman
*US 70: MP 272-302, passenger cars only
* US 180: MP 235-248
Apps: https://t.co/18uQYLG1JK #aztraffic #mescalfire #telegraphfire #azfire #slatefire pic.twitter.com/T4ciLpfit9
Tuesday, 7:16 a.m.
JUST IN: Fire officials say #TelegraphFire has grown to 71,756 acres. #abc15
— ABC15 Arizona (@abc15) June 8, 2021
Tuesday, 6:06 a.m.
This is how things look off the U.S. 60 in the town of Superior. We can see burnout and slurry left behind from #Telegraph fire. We have the latest on the progress being made by crews on #ABC15 this morning. pic.twitter.com/Y4Ct4OwnyC
— Jamie Warren (@JamieABC15) June 8, 2021
Tuesday, 5:21 a.m.
BILLOWING smoke from wildfires in the Globe-Winkelman-Superior area.
— Arizona DOT (@ArizonaDOT) June 8, 2021
Check your route before you head out with AZ511 & ADOT Alerts apps: https://t.co/18uQYLoqla #aztraffic #telegraphfire #mescalfire pic.twitter.com/amq0uLU15k
Monday, 7:09 p.m.
The sun's starting to set but crews are still out fighting the #TelegraphFire. Much different scene out at Picketpost Mountain compared to earlier. Highways heading east out of Superior are still closed. @abc15 pic.twitter.com/n46iG2gdqW
— Danny Bavaro (@dannybavaro) June 8, 2021
Monday, 4:11 p.m.
Tracking two wildfires burning east of the Phoenix metro area.
— Amber Sullins (@AmberSullins) June 7, 2021
The Telegraph fire is now over 56,000 acres and spreading east.
The Mescal fire is nearly 50,000 acres.
Gusty winds, dry air and hot temperatures driving the expansive growth. #abc15wx #abc15 #azwx #azfire pic.twitter.com/eFfrdzJHum
Monday, 3:51 p.m.
#TelegraphFire is burning near Superior, Oak Flat, Top-of-the-World, and Miami, AZ. The US-60 is still open west of Superior, but I could see that changing soon. Fire crews working on putting the blaze out around Picketpost Mountain. @abc15 pic.twitter.com/Jpjon9krTk
— Danny Bavaro (@dannybavaro) June 7, 2021
Monday, 3:49 p.m.
#NOW Another slurry drop near Superior on the #TelegraphFire as the fire came racing north toward the US60 here along the southwest edge of the fire.
— Mike Pelton (@MikePeltonABC15) June 7, 2021
Also - I am told the fire has NOT reached the Boyce Thompson Arboretum property yet. They self-evacuated. @abc15 pic.twitter.com/krnctbbPZ9
Monday, 3:43 p.m.
Another slurry drop near Superior as the #TelegraphFire started racing north along the southwest edge toward the US60.
— Mike Pelton (@MikePeltonABC15) June 7, 2021
Also I’m told the fire has NOT reached the Boyce Thompson Arboretum property yet. The arboretum self-evacuated @abc15 pic.twitter.com/MTqidfvVGO
Monday, 2:13 p.m.
#NOW Slurry drop near the Boyce Thompson Arboretum. The #TelegraphFire is getting awfully close to the US60 just West of Superior @abc15 pic.twitter.com/cunNaFujHY
— Mike Pelton (@MikePeltonABC15) June 7, 2021
Monday 1:46 p.m.
View from across the US60 as the #TelegraphFire inches closer to the freeway near the Boyce Thompson Arboretum @abc15 pic.twitter.com/wNf7deUomU
— Mike Pelton (@MikePeltonABC15) June 7, 2021
Monday, 12:21 p.m.
AZ State Rep Cook sharing photos of his property as two wildfires are nearby. https://t.co/QL4TV0yTOg
— Nicole Grigg (@NicoleSGrigg) June 7, 2021
Monday, 12:13 p.m.
Cause of the #TelegraphFire still under investigation.
— Mike Pelton (@MikePeltonABC15) June 7, 2021
Fire officials noting you don’t have to wait for an evacuation order to get ready to go or find somewhere else to stay
