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The Still Fire has been slowly smoldering since Sept. 14 and was reported at 6 acres yesterday evening.

Firefighters have been conducting firing operations today and will continue with those operations tomorrow following several days of containment line preparation work. Fire managers aspire to treat 300 acres of land today.

There are no structures threatened by the Still Fire, which is burning through pine litter.

Roughly 35 personnel are assigned to the Still Fire, including three engines, one Hotshot crew, one fuels crew, a dozer and miscellaneous overhead.

Forest visitors and motorists can expect smoke impacts in the Blue Ridge communities and along Highway 87. The Arizona Department of Transportation will be assisting motorists along Highway 87 during firing operations for public safety. Motorists are asked to remain cognizant of firefighting operations and to expect traffic delays.

The Still Fire is in the Blue Ridge urban interface, in an area that has been slated for upcoming fuels treatments including prescribed fire.

The management of the Still Fire will help reduce hazardous fuels, such as dead and down trees, and work to protect infrastructure, property and resources both south and west of the nearby Blue Ridge communities, including the C.C. Cragin watershed.

There are no road, trail or area closures in effect at this time.