Firefighters Respond to Wildfires on the Prescott NF

PRESCOTT, AZ, December 18, 2023 – Early this morning resources from Prescott National Forest responded to the Hackberry Fire near West Spruce Mountain, 7 miles west of Prescott. The Hackberry Fire was located off Skyline Road and Forest Road 47B. Estimated to be 30 acres, the fire is active and can be seen from Prescott, Skull Valley, and Wilhoit. The Hackberry fires is burning in grass, brush, and timber. Prescott National Forest firefighters will be working to manage and contain the Hackberry fire utilizing roads, trails, and natural features. Additional resources from cooperating agencies have been ordered. There are no values of risk or threatened. 

On Sunday, December 17, 2023, firefighters responded to a wildfire in Camp Wood north and west of Prescott. The Melhaney Fire is approximately 8 acres burning near the junction of Forest Road 9 and Forest Road 14. Resources will be on scene today mopping up and securing the line along the fires edge. There are no values of risk or threatened.

Recreationists should avoid camping, biking, and hiking near the fires and utilize caution while driving the roads as firefighters will be traveling to and from the fire.

For fire information please call Prescott National Forest Fire Information at (928) 925-1111; or stay up to date on Prescott National Forest news by checking the Prescott NF website and following us on Facebook and Twitter.