The fires char about 300,000 acres by noon.
Preliminary figures indicate about 115 are destroyed by the two blazes;
fire officials credit crews' around-the-clock efforts in saving 1,000
other structures from burning.
Gov. Hull says declaration of the area as a federal disaster zone is
imminent, which would free up federal aid to help the affected
communities.
She notes that the Apache-Sitgreaves National Forest is home to the
largest pine groves in the country, then added, "I have no idea
what's left of it."Sunday, June 23, 2002
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June 23 the fire is estimated to be
3-4 miles southeast of Forest Lakes.
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Unfortunately, the wind
is blowing toward Heber.
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Highway 260 is completely
closed. People can leave but will not be allowed back
in.
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By evening we hear that a Type I Hot Shot Team has been
called in to help fight the fire closest to Forest Lakes. They
feel they have the fire under control.
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As a result our
firefighters have been relieved and are in reserve.
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