Adams Fire
- June 2, 2024 (2024-06-02) –
- June 10, 2024 (2024-06-10)
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
![](http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/2/2b/Adams_Fire_Water_Drop_2024.jpg/237px-Adams_Fire_Water_Drop_2024.jpg)
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
- Wildcat Fire
- 2024 California wildfires
- Park Fire
References
- ^ 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. Retrieved August 4, 2024.
- ^ "Adams Fire Active Wildfire". wildfiretrackers.com. Retrieved 2024-08-05.
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