Welcome to Walker Community!
Located in the Bradshaw Mountains, south of Prescott, AZ, Walker Community is an old mining district, filled with history. It’s named after Joseph Walker, mountain man, explorer, and guide. He led a party to this valley to discover gold in the summer of 1863.
Today, the valley is filled with rustic cabins and elegant homes. There’s a vibrant community of people here, with an active social calendar. Some live here full-time, while others have second homes here.
Everyone loves it here.
First Real Monsoon of the Season
We’re supposed to get almost an inch of rain here today.
It started about 5:00pm.
Thunder, lightening. Our power went out when they happened at the same time.
Lynx Creek is muddy and raging!
Good times in Walker.
It’s supposed to rain for the next two days.
Southwest Area Type 1 Team Transfer Command Back to Prescott NF – InciWeb
Cellar Fire Wildfire
Location: 16 miles south of Prescott, AZ on the Bradshaw Ranger District (T10N, R2W, S5)
Start Date: July 14th
Size: Approximately 7,512 acres
Percent Contained: 58%
Cause: Lightning
Vegetation: Grass, Brush, and Chaparral
Resources: 3 EnginesThis will be the last news release for the Cellar fire unless there is a significant change in fire activity.
The Prescott National Forest assumed command of the Cellar Fire this morning at 6 AM. Southwest Area Type 1 Incident Management Team #1 (Alan Sinclair, Incident Commander) did a fantastic job managing the fire and produced a solid plan for local resources continuing to fight the fire. Reggie Antonio is […]
Cellar Fire Information – InciWeb – 58% Containment
Moisture Remains in Place Across the Fire
Cellar Fire – July 23, 2019 Evening Update
Acres: Approximately 7,512 acres Percent Containment: 58 % Start Date: July 14, 2019 Cause: Lightning Origin Location: 16 Miles South of Prescott, AZ Jurisdiction: Prescott National Forest Fuels: Upper elevation: Ponderosa pine. Lower elevation: Brush, Grass and Chaparral Resources: 314 personnel including 1 Hot Shot Crews, 3 Type 2 IA Crews, 2 Type 2 Crews, and 7 Engines The Cellar Fire poses minimal threat to structures or other local infrastructure and will continue to be monitored by air. Aerial patrol flights observed minimal smoke coming from the […]
WFPA’s PANCAKE BREAKFAST – After Fire Threat Relaxation Therapy This Saturday!
Come join in for some After Fire Threat Relaxation Therapy at the WFPA’s PANCAKE BREAKFAST this Saturday, July 27th at the Walker Fire Station 8:00 am to 10:00 am !!!! Remember what fun these Pancake Breakfasts really are!!!
Not Only Pancakes & Warm Syrup but also Bacon, Sausage, Strawberries (if Costco has them), Coffee, Tea, Chocolate Milk, Milk and Juices, Pastries, and Ice Cream (would you believe it, a big favorite!!!) But wait, there’s more!!!! Everyone gets a ticket for a chance to win a prize. Every Kid gets a Prize!!!!
There is no charge for the […]
Cellar Fire Information – All ‘Ready’ Notification lifted for local communities
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All ‘Ready’ Notification lifted for local communities
Cellar Fire – July 22, 2019 Evening Update
Acres: Approximately 7,512 acres Percent Containment: 47 % Start Date: July 14, 2019 Cause: Lightning Origin Location: 16 Miles South of Prescott, AZ Jurisdiction: Prescott National Forest Fuels: Upper elevation: Ponderosa pine. Lower elevation: Brush, Grass and Chaparral Resources: 394 personnel including 2 Hot Shot Crews, 4 Type 2 IA Crews, 2 Type 2 Crews, 2 Dozers, and 9 Engines
Yavapai County Sheriff’s Office has lifted the ‘READY’ notification. All READY notifications for the communities of Pine […]
Rain In Walker! July 22 at 9:00pm
Lightening and storm clouds rolled through Walker this evening.
Then it started to rain at 9:00pm!
It didn’t rain that much, but the ground got wet.
Photo is of my truck in our dirt driveway.
Cellar Fire Update – Sheriff Message – Ready Notice is OFF!
I was just in Prescott and got rained on.
No rain in Walker yet, but it’s overcast and there are clouds out there, coming for us.
I also got an email, a text, and two voice messages that said:
This is a Message from the Sheriff’s Office. All ready notifications for the communities of: Walker, Groom Creek, Wolf Creek, Potato Patch and Indian Creek have been lifted. Stay aware of the latest news and information from local media, your local fire department and public safety officials. You can also visit the Sheriff’s Office Web Page and Facebook for updates. Thank […]
Cellar Fire – July 22, 2019 Morning Update: Increasing Moisture Helping Suppression Efforts
Cellar Fire – July 22, 2019 Morning Update: Increasing Moisture Helping Suppression Efforts
Contact(s): Cellar Fire Information: 928-925-1111
Increasing Moisture Helping Suppression Efforts
Cellar Fire – July 22, 2019 Morning Update
Acres: Approximately 7,512 acres Percent Containment: 47 %
Start Date: July 14, 2019 […]
Cellar Fire 47% Contained – InciWeb July 21 pm
Cellar Fire Now 47% Contained
Cellar Fire – July 21, 2019 Evening Update
Acres: Approximately 7,512 acres Percent Containment: 47 %
Start Date: July 14, 2019 Cause: Lightning
Origin Location: 16 Miles South of Prescott, AZ Jurisdiction: Prescott National Forest
Fuels: Upper elevation: Ponderosa pine. Lower elevation: Brush, Grass and Chaparral
Resources: 562 personnel including 7 Hot Shot Crews, 4 Type 2 IA Crews, 2 Type 2 Crew, 2 Dozers, and 13 Engines
While temperatures remained high today, humidity continues to increase in the area over the fire. Observed fire activity was minimal, with smoldering within the fire perimeter. Increased […]
Firefighters Making Significant Progress – Walker Firewise
From Walker Firewise:
Firefighters Making Significant Progress
Cellar Fire – July 21, 2019 Morning UpdateAcres: Approximately 7,512 acres Percent Containment: 18 %
Start Date: July 14, 2019 […]