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Watch Fire prompts evacuations on San Carlos Reservation in Arizona

Supplies are sifted through by people impacted by the Watch Fire on the San Carlos Apache Reservation in Arizona on July 17, 2024.
Supplies are sifted through by people impacted by the Watch Fire on the San Carlos Apache Reservation in Arizona on July 17, 2024.
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Supplies are sifted through by people impacted by the Watch Fire on the San Carlos Apache Reservation in Arizona on July 17, 2024.
Supplies are sifted through by people impacted by the Watch Fire on the San Carlos Apache Reservation in Arizona on July 17, 2024.
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Buu Nygren, president of the Navajo Nation, speaks with a woman who picked up cans of Spam at a resource center for people impacted by the Watch Fire while Councilwoman Ina Salter stands behind in Burdette Memorial Hall on the San Carlos Apache Reservation in Arizona on July 17, 2024.
Buu Nygren, president of the Navajo Nation, speaks with a woman who picked up cans of Spam at a resource center for people impacted by the Watch Fire while Councilwoman Ina Salter stands behind in Burdette Memorial Hall on the San Carlos Apache Reservation in Arizona on July 17, 2024.
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From left, Buu Nygren, president of the Navajo Nation, poses for a photo with Natasha Henry, Kaykay the dog, and Jai Henry, who were impacted by the Watch Fire, at a resource center in Burdette Memorial Hall on the San Carlos Apache Reservation in Arizona on July 17, 2024.
From left, Buu Nygren, president of the Navajo Nation, poses for a photo with Natasha Henry, Kaykay the dog, and Jai Henry, who were impacted by the Watch Fire, at a resource center in Burdette Memorial Hall on the San Carlos Apache Reservation in Arizona on July 17, 2024.
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Chesley Rogers talks about the Watch Fire with a charred hillside in the background on the San Carlos Apache Reservation in Arizona on July 17, 2024.
Chesley Rogers talks about the Watch Fire with a charred hillside in the background on the San Carlos Apache Reservation in Arizona on July 17, 2024.
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A home is covered in slurry which protected it from the Watch Fire on the San Carlos Apache Reservation in Arizona on July 17, 2024.
A home is covered in slurry which protected it from the Watch Fire on the San Carlos Apache Reservation in Arizona on July 17, 2024.
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Supplies are sifted through by people impacted by the Watch Fire on the San Carlos Apache Reservation in Arizona on July 17, 2024.
Supplies are sifted through by people impacted by the Watch Fire on the San Carlos Apache Reservation in Arizona on July 17, 2024.
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Supplies are sifted through by people impacted by the Watch Fire on the San Carlos Apache Reservation in Arizona on July 17, 2024.
Supplies are sifted through by people impacted by the Watch Fire on the San Carlos Apache Reservation in Arizona on July 17, 2024.
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A sign covered in slurry reminds people of fire safety in front of a home covered in slurry on the site of the Watch Fire on the San Carlos Apache Reservation in Arizona on July 17, 2024.
A sign covered in slurry reminds people of fire safety in front of a home covered in slurry on the site of the Watch Fire on the San Carlos Apache Reservation in Arizona on July 17, 2024.
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Rebekah Miles, of Phoenix, sorts supplies for people impacted by the Watch Fire on the San Carlos Apache Reservation in Arizona on July 17, 2024. Miles grew up in San Carlos and came to help because itÕs her home, she said.
Rebekah Miles, of Phoenix, sorts supplies for people impacted by the Watch Fire on the San Carlos Apache Reservation in Arizona on July 17, 2024. Miles grew up in San Carlos and came to help because itÕs her home, she said.
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Buu Nygren, president of the Navajo Nation, speaks with Aldena Kenton, who was impacted by the Watch Fire, at a resource center in Burdette Memorial Hall on the San Carlos Apache Reservation in Arizona on July 17, 2024.
Buu Nygren, president of the Navajo Nation, speaks with Aldena Kenton, who was impacted by the Watch Fire, at a resource center in Burdette Memorial Hall on the San Carlos Apache Reservation in Arizona on July 17, 2024.
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A cottonwood hazard tree was cut down after being burnt so that it wouldn't fall and cause harm in the aftermath of the Watch Fire on the San Carlos Apache Reservation in Arizona on July 17, 2024.
A cottonwood hazard tree was cut down after being burnt so that it wouldn't fall and cause harm in the aftermath of the Watch Fire on the San Carlos Apache Reservation in Arizona on July 17, 2024.
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Douglas Miles Sr., center, introduces his daughter Rebekah to Buu Nygren, president of the Navajo Nation, at a resource center for people impacted by the Watch Fire in Burdette Memorial Hall on the San Carlos Apache Reservation in Arizona on July 17, 2024.
Douglas Miles Sr., center, introduces his daughter Rebekah to Buu Nygren, president of the Navajo Nation, at a resource center for people impacted by the Watch Fire in Burdette Memorial Hall on the San Carlos Apache Reservation in Arizona on July 17, 2024.
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A volunteer adds more blankets to a pile of donated blankets on July 13, 2024, at Burdette Hall in San Carlos, Ariz.
A volunteer adds more blankets to a pile of donated blankets on July 13, 2024, at Burdette Hall in San Carlos, Ariz.
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Damage done by the Watch Fire on July 13, 2024, in San Carlos, Ariz.
Damage done by the Watch Fire on July 13, 2024, in San Carlos, Ariz.
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Missy St. Charles Keeauna Elthie carries clothes to organize them in different piles on July 13, 2024, at Burdette Hall in San Carlos, Ariz.
Missy St. Charles Keeauna Elthie carries clothes to organize them in different piles on July 13, 2024, at Burdette Hall in San Carlos, Ariz.
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Cheddar, a cat with burned whiskers, eyebrows and ears due to the Watch Fire, lays in a crate on July 13, 2024, at Apache Gold Casino and Resort in San Carlos, Ariz.
Cheddar, a cat with burned whiskers, eyebrows and ears due to the Watch Fire, lays in a crate on July 13, 2024, at Apache Gold Casino and Resort in San Carlos, Ariz.
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Seth Little hops out of the back of a pickup truck full of donations on July 13, 2024, in San Carlos, Ariz.
Seth Little hops out of the back of a pickup truck full of donations on July 13, 2024, in San Carlos, Ariz.
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Hilary Dennis rolls a cart full of meals for first responders past burnt wood on July 13, 2024, in San Carlos, Ariz.
Hilary Dennis rolls a cart full of meals for first responders past burnt wood on July 13, 2024, in San Carlos, Ariz.
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Small care packages sit on a counter on July 13, 2024, at Apache Gold Casino and Resort in San Carlos, Ariz.
Small care packages sit on a counter on July 13, 2024, at Apache Gold Casino and Resort in San Carlos, Ariz.
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A truck with a trailer full of supplies drives by damaged homes on July 13, 2024, in San Carlos, Ariz.
A truck with a trailer full of supplies drives by damaged homes on July 13, 2024, in San Carlos, Ariz.
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Daisy, a dog injured by the Watch Fire, sleeps in their enclosure on July 13, 2024, at Apache Gold Casino and Resort in San Carlos, Ariz.
Daisy, a dog injured by the Watch Fire, sleeps in their enclosure on July 13, 2024, at Apache Gold Casino and Resort in San Carlos, Ariz.
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Brandon Peters of the Arizona Humane Society soothes a dog, Alistere, while their burned paw pads are treated by Lisa Hetrick of Banfield Pet Hospital on July 13, 2024, at Apache Gold Casino and Resort in San Carlos, Ariz.
Brandon Peters of the Arizona Humane Society soothes a dog, Alistere, while their burned paw pads are treated by Lisa Hetrick of Banfield Pet Hospital on July 13, 2024, at Apache Gold Casino and Resort in San Carlos, Ariz.
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Volunteers move donations from the back of a pickup into Burnette Hall on July 13, 2024, in San Carlos, Ariz.
Volunteers move donations from the back of a pickup into Burnette Hall on July 13, 2024, in San Carlos, Ariz.
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Hilary Dennis hammers signs inviting first responders to come eat on July 13, 2024, in San Carlos, Ariz.
Hilary Dennis hammers signs inviting first responders to come eat on July 13, 2024, in San Carlos, Ariz.
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A San Carlos police vehicle drives into areas damaged by the Watch Fire on July 13, 2024, in San Carlos, Ariz.
A San Carlos police vehicle drives into areas damaged by the Watch Fire on July 13, 2024, in San Carlos, Ariz.
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Trevor Chapman shows a video of the Watch Fire atop a mesa on July 13, 2024, in San Carlos, Ariz.
Trevor Chapman shows a video of the Watch Fire atop a mesa on July 13, 2024, in San Carlos, Ariz.
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Brandon Peters of the Arizona Humane Society soothes a dog, Alistere, while their burned paw pads are treated by Lisa Hetrick of Banfield Pet Hospital on July 13, 2024, at Apache Gold Casino and Resort in San Carlos, Ariz.
Brandon Peters of the Arizona Humane Society soothes a dog, Alistere, while their burned paw pads are treated by Lisa Hetrick of Banfield Pet Hospital on July 13, 2024, at Apache Gold Casino and Resort in San Carlos, Ariz.
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A litter of puppies lay in a crate on July 13, 2024, at Apache Gold Casino and Resort in San Carlos, Ariz.
A litter of puppies lay in a crate on July 13, 2024, at Apache Gold Casino and Resort in San Carlos, Ariz.
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Volunteers organize donations of food and clothing on July 13, 2024, at Burdette Hall in San Carlos, Ariz.
Volunteers organize donations of food and clothing on July 13, 2024, at Burdette Hall in San Carlos, Ariz.
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Damage done by the Watch Fire on July 13, 2024, in San Carlos, Ariz.
Damage done by the Watch Fire on July 13, 2024, in San Carlos, Ariz.
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A house covered in slurry on July 13, 2024, in San Carlos, Ariz.
A house covered in slurry on July 13, 2024, in San Carlos, Ariz.
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Pallets of water are moved into San Carlos High School on July 13, 2024, in San Carlos, Ariz.
Pallets of water are moved into San Carlos High School on July 13, 2024, in San Carlos, Ariz.
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A roadblock outside of San Carlos, Ariz., on July 13, 2024.
A roadblock outside of San Carlos, Ariz., on July 13, 2024.
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A house covered in slurry on July 13, 2024, in San Carlos, Ariz.
A house covered in slurry on July 13, 2024, in San Carlos, Ariz.
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Eric Rope Jr., left, helps volunteer Rochelle Ferreira load food onto a hotel luggage cart on July 13, 2024, at Apache Gold Casino and Resort in San Carlos, Ariz.
Eric Rope Jr., left, helps volunteer Rochelle Ferreira load food onto a hotel luggage cart on July 13, 2024, at Apache Gold Casino and Resort in San Carlos, Ariz.
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Cases of water inside the Apache Gold Casino and Resort bingo hall on July 13, 2024, in San Carlos, Ariz.
Cases of water inside the Apache Gold Casino and Resort bingo hall on July 13, 2024, in San Carlos, Ariz.
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The burned remains of a car sit outside a family home on July 12, 2024, that was destroyed by the Watch Fire on the San Carlos Apache Reservation in San Carlos, Ariz.
The burned remains of a car sit outside a family home on July 12, 2024, that was destroyed by the Watch Fire on the San Carlos Apache Reservation in San Carlos, Ariz.
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A hillside is left burned by the Watch Fire on July 12, 2024, on the San Carlos Apache Reservation in Eastern Arizona.
A hillside is left burned by the Watch Fire on July 12, 2024, on the San Carlos Apache Reservation in Eastern Arizona.
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Pink slurry is left on a house spared by the Watch Fire on July 12, 2024, on the San Carlos Apache Reservation in Eastern Arizona.
Pink slurry is left on a house spared by the Watch Fire on July 12, 2024, on the San Carlos Apache Reservation in Eastern Arizona.
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A hillside is left burned by the Watch Fire on July 12, 2024, on San Carlos Apache Reservation in Eastern Arizona.
A hillside is left burned by the Watch Fire on July 12, 2024, on San Carlos Apache Reservation in Eastern Arizona.
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Volunteers gather at San Carlos High School on July 12, 2024, to prepare clothing, food, water and pet supplies for families affected by the Watch Fire.
Volunteers gather at San Carlos High School on July 12, 2024, to prepare clothing, food, water and pet supplies for families affected by the Watch Fire.
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Volunteers gather in the gym of San Carlos High School on July 12, 2024, to prepare clothing, food, water and pet supplies for families affected by the Watch Fire.
Volunteers gather in the gym of San Carlos High School on July 12, 2024, to prepare clothing, food, water and pet supplies for families affected by the Watch Fire.
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Multiple trucks of volunteers are filled with pet supplies on July 12, 2024, to bring to animals left behind inside neighborhoods breached by the San Carlos Apache Reservation Watch Fire.
Multiple trucks of volunteers are filled with pet supplies on July 12, 2024, to bring to animals left behind inside neighborhoods breached by the San Carlos Apache Reservation Watch Fire.
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Volunteer Julianna Gilbert folds clothes donated for victims of the San Carlos Apache Reservation Watch Fire on July 12, 2024.
Volunteer Julianna Gilbert folds clothes donated for victims of the San Carlos Apache Reservation Watch Fire on July 12, 2024.
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Volunteers April Noline, left, and Julianna Gilbert fold clothes donated for victims of the San Carlos Apache Reservation Watch Fire on July 12, 2024.
Volunteers April Noline, left, and Julianna Gilbert fold clothes donated for victims of the San Carlos Apache Reservation Watch Fire on July 12, 2024.
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Volunteers April Noline, right, and Julianna Gilbert fold clothes donated for victims of the San Carlos Apache Reservation Watch Fire on July 12, 2024.
Volunteers April Noline, right, and Julianna Gilbert fold clothes donated for victims of the San Carlos Apache Reservation Watch Fire on July 12, 2024.
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Donated shoes are organized for victims of the San Carlos Apache Reservation Watch Fire on July 12, 2024.
Donated shoes are organized for victims of the San Carlos Apache Reservation Watch Fire on July 12, 2024.
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Volunteers line up for a break and a bite to eat after working to organize donated items for victims of the San Carlos Apache Reservation Watch Fire on July 12, 2024.
Volunteers line up for a break and a bite to eat after working to organize donated items for victims of the San Carlos Apache Reservation Watch Fire on July 12, 2024.
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Volunteer William Belvado talks about arriving home to the San Carlos Apache Reservation Watch Fire on July 12, 2024, which was burning in the communities around him, taking out the power to his home.
Volunteer William Belvado talks about arriving home to the San Carlos Apache Reservation Watch Fire on July 12, 2024, which was burning in the communities around him, taking out the power to his home.
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The burned remains of a car sit outside of a family home on July 12, 2024, that was destroyed by the San Carlos Apache Reservation Watch Fire.
The burned remains of a car sit outside of a family home on July 12, 2024, that was destroyed by the San Carlos Apache Reservation Watch Fire.
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The burned remains of a family home on July 12, 2024, destroyed by the San Carlos Apache Reservation Watch Fire.
The burned remains of a family home on July 12, 2024, destroyed by the San Carlos Apache Reservation Watch Fire.
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Karen Logan and her granddaughter Kaliannah Palmer, 9, stand outside of their home on July 12, 2024, where the San Carlos Apache Reservation Watch Fire crept up within feet of a family bedroom before firefighters on foot and airplanes carrying slurry were able to save the home.
Karen Logan and her granddaughter Kaliannah Palmer, 9, stand outside of their home on July 12, 2024, where the San Carlos Apache Reservation Watch Fire crept up within feet of a family bedroom before firefighters on foot and airplanes carrying slurry were able to save the home.
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Peanut, the Logan family dog stands next to a car covered in slurry on July 12, 2024, that was saved from the San Carlos Apache Reservation Watch Fire.
Peanut, the Logan family dog stands next to a car covered in slurry on July 12, 2024, that was saved from the San Carlos Apache Reservation Watch Fire.
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Pink slurry covers items outside of the Logan family home on July 12, 2024, that was saved from the San Carlos Apache Reservation Watch Fire.
Pink slurry covers items outside of the Logan family home on July 12, 2024, that was saved from the San Carlos Apache Reservation Watch Fire.
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Karen Logan and her granddaughter Kaliannah Palmer, 9, stand outside of their home on July 12, 2024, where the San Carlos Apache Reservation Watch Fire crept up within feet of a family bedroom before firefighters on foot and airplanes carrying slurry were able to save the home.
Karen Logan and her granddaughter Kaliannah Palmer, 9, stand outside of their home on July 12, 2024, where the San Carlos Apache Reservation Watch Fire crept up within feet of a family bedroom before firefighters on foot and airplanes carrying slurry were able to save the home.
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Pink slurry covers items outside of the Logan family home on July 12, 2024, that was saved from the San Carlos Apache Reservation Watch Fire.
Pink slurry covers items outside of the Logan family home on July 12, 2024, that was saved from the San Carlos Apache Reservation Watch Fire.
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Sharon Robertson on July 12, 2024, talks about watching a fire encroach on her sister's home which was saved by firefighters from the San Carlos Apache Reservation Watch Fire.
Sharon Robertson on July 12, 2024, talks about watching a fire encroach on her sister's home which was saved by firefighters from the San Carlos Apache Reservation Watch Fire.
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Volunteers gather at San Carlos High School on July 12, 2024, to prepare clothing, food, water and pet supplies for families affected by the Watch Fire.
Volunteers gather at San Carlos High School on July 12, 2024, to prepare clothing, food, water and pet supplies for families affected by the Watch Fire.
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Karen Logan and her granddaughter Kaliannah Palmer, 9, stand outside their home on July 12, 2024, where the San Carlos Apache Reservation Watch Fire crept up within feet of a family bedroom before firefighters on foot and airplanes carrying slurry were able to save the home.
Karen Logan and her granddaughter Kaliannah Palmer, 9, stand outside their home on July 12, 2024, where the San Carlos Apache Reservation Watch Fire crept up within feet of a family bedroom before firefighters on foot and airplanes carrying slurry were able to save the home.
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The Watch Fire burns on the San Carlos Reservation, prompting evacuations on July 11. 2024.
The Watch Fire burns on the San Carlos Reservation, prompting evacuations on July 11. 2024.
Provided By Douglas Miles
The Watch Fire burns on the San Carlos Reservation, prompting evacuations on July 11. 2024.
The Watch Fire burns on the San Carlos Reservation, prompting evacuations on July 11. 2024.
Provided By Douglas Miles
The Watch Fire burns on the San Carlos Reservation, prompting evacuations on July 11. 2024.
The Watch Fire burns on the San Carlos Reservation, prompting evacuations on July 11. 2024.
Provided By Douglas Miles
The Watch Fire burns on the San Carlos Reservation, prompting evacuations on July 11. 2024.
The Watch Fire burns on the San Carlos Reservation, prompting evacuations on July 11. 2024.
Provided By Douglas Miles
The Watch Fire burns 30 miles east of Globe, near San Carlos on July 11, 2024.
The Watch Fire burns 30 miles east of Globe, near San Carlos on July 11, 2024.
Provided By San Carlos Apache Forest Resources Program - Forestry