Steamboat Fire burning in remote area near Prescott | 12news.com

2022-07-02 01:42:42 By : Ms. OEM Company

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PRESCOTT, Ariz. — A wildfire in a remote area of Mohave County sent a plume of smoke that can be seen for miles.

The Steamboat Fire is burning about 19 miles east of the small community of Wikieup. It was sparked by lightning and has burned at least 788 acres of land as of Tuesday, according to Arizona State Forestry.

Fire officials are monitoring the fire by air. The rugged terrain in the area has made it inaccessible to firefighters, but no communities are currently threatened.

Smoke can be seen from the Prescott area, according to authorities.

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#AZForestry working the lightning-caused #SteamboatFire, approx. 19 mi. E #Wikieup. 300-acre fire is burning in grass w/n remote & rugged terrain along the SE Mesa & is visible to Prescott-area. At this time, the fire is being monitored by aircraft due to limited access. #AZFire pic.twitter.com/mEb0CkzMYV

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The Steamboat Fire has burned 788 acres and is 0% contained as of June 27, fire officials said.  

There are no communities under “GO,” “SET,” or “READY” orders.

Go to the  Arizona Emergency Information Network website  to learn how the READY, SET, GO evacuation system works.  

Officials have not closed any roadways due to the fire.

Officials have not released information on shelters.

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Get the latest information on how to stay safe and protect your home during wildfire season in Arizona on our 12 News YouTube playlist here.  

Residents in wildfire-prone areas are urged to have an emergency supplies kit to bring with them of they are evacuated from their homes, especially as Arizona residents are beginning to see early widespread fire activity throughout the state.  

An emergency supply kit should be put together long before a wildfire or another disaster occurs. Make sure to keep it easily accessible so you can take it with you when you have to evacuate.  

The National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) recommends that residents near a disaster store emergency supplies in a plastic tub, small suitcase, trash can, backpack, or other containers.  

Residents should make sure they have the necessities, such as three gallons of water per person and a three-day supply of ready-to-eat food, the NFPA said. A first-aid kit, prescription medications, contact lenses, and non-prescription drugs should also be taken into account.   

Copies of any important family documents, including insurance policies, identification, bank account records, and emergency contact numbers should also be taken and put into a waterproof, portable container in your kit, the NFPA said.   

The association lists other items that would help in a disaster, including:  

Sleeping bag or warm blanket for each person  

Battery-powered or hand-cranked radio and a NOAA weather radio to receive up-to-date information  

Dust mask or cotton T-shirt to filter the air  

Matches in a waterproof container  

Complete change of clothing including long pants, long sleeve shirts, and sturdy shoes stored in a waterproof container  

The entire NFPA checklist of supplies can be found  here .  

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