Pioneer Fire Update

The lightning caused Pioneer Fire (approx. 7 miles south of Globe & west of Highway 77) on East Mountain on the Pinal Mountains, has now burned 150 acres. There are 166 personnelworking the fire consisting of the Payson Hotshots, Pleasant Valley Hotshots, Geronimo Hotshots, 5 engines, 2 bulldozers, & aerial resources as needed. The fire is 5% contained with an estimated containment date of June 18th. Periodic smoke can be expected.Again, the public is being asked to avoid the fire area, the Pioneer Pass Recreation Site, & the East Mountain Trail.