LAKE HAVASU CITY -The Planet Ranch fire with started Thursday, June 24 by lightning is under control. The Type 3 Incident Management Team transferred command to the local unit this morning. Containment of the fire increased to 73% yesterday and experienced no additional growth, remaining at 1,260 acres. Firefighters will continue to patrol fire lines looking for remaining hot spots. This will be the final update unless significant activity occurs.
Smoke from the Planet Ranch Fire will be visible for the next couple days as it continues to burn and smolder in the interior portions of the fire, not threatening containment lines. Drift smoke is also visible from other fires within Arizona. For information on air quality, visit Arizona Department of Environmental Quality at https://azdeq.gov/WildfireSupport
The AZ Emergency Information Network provides emergency updates, preparedness advice and hazards information at https://azein.gov.