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Evacuations lifted; Mop-up underway for Salt Creek Fire

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On May 4, the Bureau of Indian Affairs Navajo Region Facebook proclaimed the Salt Creek Fire to be 422 acres in size and 95 percent contained as of 8 pm.

The fire was detected on May 2 approximately five miles northwest of Shiprock.

The fire was visible in some surrounding communities including, but not limited to Shiprock, Hogback, Gadii’ahi/To’Koi (Cudeii), and Nenahnezad.

Evacuations have been lifted and Mesa Farm Road has reopened. But drivers are asked to use caution and proceed at slower speeds as fire resources will still be working in the area.

Crews continue to mop up and further secure the fire perimeter. This means they will be working 66 feet from the fire edge and extinguishing any areas holding heat. Resources will be available for any new fire starts in the Shiprock area.

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