San Juan Fire Fuel Treatment Effectiveness Report 2014

The San Juan Fire started June 26, 2014 on the White Mountain Apache Reservation and entered the Apache-Sitgreaves National Forest soon after detection. The fire is suspected to be person-caused. Fire behavior on the incident’s first two days was influenced by strong southwest winds of 15 mph with gusts to 25 mph and extremely dry fuel conditions resulting from long-term drought. Containment efforts were largely successful with the last day of significant fire spread on July 1. Monsoon rains arrived on July 2 which prompted the lifting of evacuation orders. Final fire size was 6,975 acres.