Billy Fire (2025-07-13)

Billy Fire containment operations continue with crews patrolling containment lines and conducting chipping operations on northern side. Closure order remains in effect for fire area with Stage 2 Fire Restrictions on Tonto National Forest prohibiting campfires, smoking, welding, and firearm discharge.

Emergency closure order issued for Billy Fire area due to public safety concerns. Fire reaches 2,124 acres with containment increased to 30% after precipitation fell across fire area. 269 personnel assigned to fire. Stage 2 Fire Restrictions in place on Tonto National Forest.

Billy Fire reaches 986 acres while remaining 0% contained. Most fire growth occurred to the northwest and southeast. Firefighters continue improving forest roads to west of fire and constructing fire-line to the south.

Billy Fire grows to 752 acres, remains 0% contained. Fire burning in rugged and remote area making it difficult for firefighters to reach. Crews looking for natural features to stop fire when it moves down mountain. Fire visible from Roosevelt Lake, Tonto Basin and Young.

Billy Fire ignited by lightning 15 miles south of Young, AZ on the east side of Sierra Ancha Mountains. Fire burning in rugged, remote terrain making access difficult for firefighters. No immediate threat to structures but fire visible from Roosevelt Lake, Tonto Basin, and Young.