The Pizona Fire was a wildfire that burned portions of the Inyo National Forest in Nevada. It covered 2,160 acres of land, and was the sixth-largest fire of the 2024 Nevada wildfire season. Over 188 personnel were assigned to the fire, and was 100% contained by firefighters and other agencies by July 5.
| Pizona Fire | |
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 A Pyrocumulous cloud caused by smoke from the fire | |
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| Statistics | |
| Perimeter | 100% contained |
| Burned area | 2,160 acres (874 ha; 3 sq mi; 9 km2) |
| Impacts | |
| Deaths | 0 |
| Non-fatal injuries | 0 |
| Ignition | |
| Cause | Lightning |
Progression
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The fire started on June 26, at approximately 4:17 p.m. in the Mono Lake Ranger District of the Inyo National Forest.[1][2] Within several hours, it burned 30 acres and was estimated to have been around 300 acres by 5:30 p.m. from the air.[1] No evacuations were issued, as the fire occurred in an uninhabited area.[1] It was described by Inyo National Forest responders as having a "rapid rate of spread".[1] By 8:00 a.m. on June 27, the fire had grown to 540 acres, and 39 units were dispatched to put out the fire, including 4 helicopters.[3][4]
From August 27 to August 28, the fire grew rapidly, scorching 2,002 acres of forest and being 10% contained.[5] 188 personnel were then assigned to the fire.[5] On August 29, the fire was determined to be near Adobe Hills in Mineral County, 12 miles to the north of Benton, California. By then, the fire had reached 2,138 acres and was 40% contained. Around this time, the beginning of the fire was determined to be a result of a lightning strike.[6]
By August 30, the fire stayed within its perimeter, and 7 more personnel were assigned to the fire.[7] On July 1, the fire grew to 2,140 acres, and the fire remained at 40% containment.[8] The next day, the fire had grown to 2,160 acres, its maximum size. Containment on the fire reached 60%.[8]
On July 5th, the fire was 80% contained,[9] and was fully contained later the same day.
See also
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edit- ^ a b c d "Single Publication | InciWeb". inciweb.wildfire.gov. 2024-08-02. Retrieved 2024-08-02.
- ^ "Pizona Fire".
- ^ "Single Publication | InciWeb". inciweb.wildfire.gov. 2024-08-02. Retrieved 2024-08-02.
- ^ Release, Press (2024-06-28). "Pizona Fire evening update June 27, 2024 10:00PM - Sierra Wave: Eastern Sierra News - The Communities News". Retrieved 2024-08-02.
- ^ a b "Single Publication | InciWeb". inciweb.wildfire.gov. 2024-08-02. Retrieved 2024-08-02.
- ^ "Single Publication | InciWeb". inciweb.wildfire.gov. 2024-08-02. Retrieved 2024-08-02.
- ^ "Single Publication | InciWeb". inciweb.wildfire.gov. 2024-08-02. Retrieved 2024-08-02.
- ^ a b Sheridan, Kevin (2024-06-27). "Pizona Fire stays at more than 2,100 acres, up to 60% contained". KOLOTV. Retrieved 2024-08-02.
- ^ "Pizona Fire: Incident Update on 07/05/2024 at 1:13 PM | CAL FIRE". www.fire.ca.gov. Retrieved 2024-08-02.