The 2024 Adams Fire was a wildfire that rapidly burned 5,029 acres across Maricopa County, located in the U.S. state of Arizona from June 2 to June 10.[1] 268 personnel were assigned to the fire, and the fire was determined to have been human-caused.
| Adams Fire | |
|---|---|
 The fire burning on the night of June 6 | |
| Date(s) |
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| Statistics | |
| Perimeter | 100% contained |
| Burned area | 5,029 acres (2,035 ha; 8 sq mi; 20 km2) |
| Impacts | |
| Deaths | 0 |
| Non-fatal injuries | 0 |
| Ignition | |
| Cause | Human |
| Motive | Under investigation |
Progression
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The fire started on June 2,[2] and by June 4 it had already covered a maximum of 5,029 acres. Firefighters also continued working on control lines, and was declared 30% contained the same day.[3] By June 5, the fire had reached 49% containment, and it was determined that the fire was human-caused. 268 personnel were assigned to the fire.[4] The north side of the fire was chosen for containment efforts.[5] On June 6, the fire was 62% contained, and the fire was approximated to be one mile east of Fort McDowell.[5][6]
On June 7, Tonto National Forest remained closed as the fire burned, and containment on the fire reached 86%.[7] Fire crews made further progress on containment on the south side of the fire. Crews also repaired structures along roads that were used for accessing the fire during earlier operations.[8] By June 8, the fire was 91% contained,[9] while staying at 5,029 acres. Fire crews also prioritized mopping up the interior portions of the fire, specifically on the north and west sides.[10]
By June 9, had stayed at 91% containment, and on June 10 the fire had reached 100% containment while 124 personnel, including 2 helitacks were assigned to the fire. Command over the fire was also handed off to the Tonto National Forest services on the same day.[11][12]
Growth and containment table
edit| Date | Area burned | Containment | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 2 | N/A | N/A | ||
| June 3[13] | 3,200 acres (13 km2) | 0%
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| June 4 | 5,029 acres (20 km2) | 30%
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| June 5 | 5,029 acres (20 km2) | 49%
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| June 6 | 5,029 acres (20 km2) | 62%
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| June 7 | 5,029 acres (20 km2) | 86%
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| June 8 | 5,029 acres (20 km2) | 91%
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| June 9 | 5,029 acres (20 km2) | 91%
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| June 10 | 5,029 acres (20 km2) | 100%
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See also
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edit- ^ Gonzalez, Daniel. "Adams Fire and Catahoula Fire burn off SR 87, prompting lane closures". The Arizona Republic. Retrieved 2024-08-05.
- ^ "Final Update: Adams Fire Fully Contained, Command Transferred to Tonto National Forest | Arizona Emergency information Network". ein.az.gov. Retrieved 2024-08-05.
- ^ "Single Publication | InciWeb". inciweb.wildfire.gov. 2024-08-04. Retrieved 2024-08-04.
- ^ "Single Publication | InciWeb". inciweb.wildfire.gov. 2024-08-04. Retrieved 2024-08-04.
- ^ a b "Single Publication | InciWeb". inciweb.wildfire.gov. 2024-08-04. Retrieved 2024-08-04.
- ^ "Arizona wildfires: Adams Fire burns near State Route 87". The Arizona Republic. Retrieved 2024-08-05.
- ^ "Single Publication | InciWeb". inciweb.wildfire.gov. 2024-08-04. Retrieved 2024-08-05.
- ^ "Single Publication | InciWeb". inciweb.wildfire.gov. 2024-08-04. Retrieved 2024-08-05.
- ^ Kobley, Lauren (2024-06-08). "Adams Fire over 90% contained near Fort McDowell; fire restrictions still in place". AZ Family. Retrieved 2024-08-05.
- ^ "Single Publication | InciWeb". inciweb.wildfire.gov. 2024-08-04. Retrieved 2024-08-05.
- ^ "Single Publication | InciWeb". inciweb.wildfire.gov. 2024-08-04. Retrieved 2024-08-05.
- ^ "Adams Fire Fully Contained". KTAR. 10 June 2024. Retrieved August 4, 2024.
- ^ "Adams Fire Active Wildfire". wildfiretrackers.com. Retrieved 2024-08-05.