Adams Fire

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Adams Fire
The fire burning on the night of June 6
Date(s)
  • June 2, 2024 (2024-06-02) –
  • June 10, 2024 (2024-06-10)
Statistics
Perimeter100% contained
Burned area5,029 acres (2,035 ha; 8 sq mi; 20 km2)
Impacts
Deaths0
Non-fatal injuries0
Ignition
CauseHuman
MotiveUnder investigation

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.

Progression

An aircraft dropping water on the fire on June 6

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

Date Area burned Containment
June 2 N/A N/A
June 3[13] 3,200 acres (13 km2)
0%
June 4 5,029 acres (20 km2)
30%
June 5 5,029 acres (20 km2)
49%
June 6 5,029 acres (20 km2)
62%
June 7 5,029 acres (20 km2)
86%
June 8 5,029 acres (20 km2)
91%
June 9 5,029 acres (20 km2)
91%
June 10 5,029 acres (20 km2)
100%

See also

References

  1. ^ Gonzalez, Daniel. "Adams Fire and Catahoula Fire burn off SR 87, prompting lane closures". The Arizona Republic. Retrieved August 5, 2024.
  2. ^ "Final Update: Adams Fire Fully Contained, Command Transferred to Tonto National Forest | Arizona Emergency information Network". ein.az.gov. Retrieved August 5, 2024.
  3. ^ "Single Publication | InciWeb". inciweb.wildfire.gov. August 4, 2024. Retrieved August 4, 2024.
  4. ^ "Single Publication | InciWeb". inciweb.wildfire.gov. August 4, 2024. Retrieved August 4, 2024.
  5. ^ a b "Single Publication | InciWeb". inciweb.wildfire.gov. August 4, 2024. Retrieved August 4, 2024.
  6. ^ "Arizona wildfires: Adams Fire burns near State Route 87". The Arizona Republic. Retrieved August 5, 2024.
  7. ^ "Single Publication | InciWeb". inciweb.wildfire.gov. August 4, 2024. Retrieved August 5, 2024.
  8. ^ "Single Publication | InciWeb". inciweb.wildfire.gov. August 4, 2024. Retrieved August 5, 2024.
  9. ^ Kobley, Lauren (June 8, 2024). "Adams Fire over 90% contained near Fort McDowell; fire restrictions still in place". AZ Family. Retrieved August 5, 2024.
  10. ^ "Single Publication | InciWeb". inciweb.wildfire.gov. August 4, 2024. Retrieved August 5, 2024.
  11. ^ "Single Publication | InciWeb". inciweb.wildfire.gov. August 4, 2024. Retrieved August 5, 2024.
  12. ^ "Adams Fire Fully Contained". KTAR. June 10, 2024. Retrieved August 4, 2024.
  13. ^ "Adams Fire Active Wildfire". wildfiretrackers.com. Retrieved August 5, 2024.