Billy Fire (2025-07-13)

27,574 acre wildfire (70% contained)

Payson, Arizona, United States

InciWeb page: AZTNF Billy Fire Status: Active Size: 27,574 acre Contained: 70%

Billy Fire Live Perimeter Growth

Billy Fire Fire Growth History

Billy Fire Containment History

Billy Fire Fire Alert Timeline

Jul 25, 2024 Other

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.

Sources: Billy Fire 7/25 Morning Update | My Radio Place (2024-07-25) Tonto National Forest | Alerts | Forest Service (2024-07-25)

Jul 23, 2024 Other

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.

Sources: Aztnf Billy Fire Information | InciWeb (2024-07-23) Billy Fire 7/23 Morning Update | My Radio Place (2024-07-23) Tonto National Forest | Alerts | Forest Service (2024-07-23)

Jul 16, 2024 Other

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.

Sources: Billy Fire South of Young Still 0% Contained | My Radio Place (2024-07-16)

Jul 14, 2024 Other

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.

Sources: Billy Fire 752 Acres | My Radio Place (2024-07-14) Aztnf Billy Fire Information | InciWeb (2024-07-14)

Jul 13, 2024 Other

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.

Sources: Aztnf Billy Fire Information | InciWeb (2024-07-13) Billy Fire 752 Acres | My Radio Place (2024-07-14)

Billy Fire Fire Alert Timeline

Jul 25, 2024 Other

Sources: Billy Fire 7/25 Morning Update | My Radio Place (2024-07-25) Tonto National Forest | Alerts | Forest Service (2024-07-25)

Jul 23, 2024 Other

Sources: Aztnf Billy Fire Information | InciWeb (2024-07-23) Billy Fire 7/23 Morning Update | My Radio Place (2024-07-23) Tonto National Forest | Alerts | Forest Service (2024-07-23)

Jul 16, 2024 Other

Sources: Billy Fire South of Young Still 0% Contained | My Radio Place (2024-07-16)

Jul 14, 2024 Other

Sources: Billy Fire 752 Acres | My Radio Place (2024-07-14) Aztnf Billy Fire Information | InciWeb (2024-07-14)

Jul 13, 2024 Other

Sources: Aztnf Billy Fire Information | InciWeb (2024-07-13) Billy Fire 752 Acres | My Radio Place (2024-07-14)

Billy Fire Fire Alert Timeline

Jul 23, 2024 Other

Emergency closure order issued for Billy Fire area due to public safety concerns. Fire located 15 miles south of Young, AZ on east side of Sierra Ancha Mountains. No current evacuations but area access restricted.

Sources: Aztnf Billy Fire Information | InciWeb (2024-07-23) Tonto National Forest | Alerts | Forest Service (2024-07-23) Billy Fire 7/23 Morning Update | My Radio Place (2024-07-23)