A lightning strike June 5 ignited the fire, which has burned 17,000 acres in a rugged part of the Coronado National Forest. The blaze has forced hundreds of people to evacuate, and its previous estimated containment date has been extended from June 25 to July 4, according to the Arizona Daily Star.
Fueled by hot, dry weather and tall grass, the human-caused Bush Fire has torn through 186,000 acres northeast of Phoenix, according to the Inciweb Incident Report. The Bighorn Fire has been burning in Arizona, where at least 10 fires are burning. At least seven fires continue to burn throughout the state of Arizona.
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It is currently approximately 2,240 acres with 100 percent containment. The Bagnal Fire burned in grass and ponderosa pine. Smoke from the fire was visible on Highways 260, 60, 177 and to residents in Show Low. There were 43 personnel battling the blaze, including three engines and a dozer.
The Bighorn Fire is a 100% contained as of today. The fire burned 119,978 acres to include iconic areas near Tucson like Mt. Lemmon and upper Sabino Canyon watershed. While the fire is a 100% contained, residual heat within the containment line may be visible for some time.
There are 12 total active
wildfires burning in
Arizona right now.
FAST FACTS: Bush Fire burning northeast of Valley.
| Wildfire: | Acres Burned: | Date Current: |
|---|
| Bush | 89125.4187 | 6/17/20 15:02 |
| Ingakslugwat Hills | 63329.413 | 6/16/20 15:06 |
| Mangum | 47584.3946 | 6/17/20 12:13 |
| Blue River | 30419.8082 | 6/17/20 17:12 |
Statistics
| Human |
|---|
| Year | Fires | Acres |
|---|
| 2018 | 1,364 | 86,434 |
| 2019 | 1,463 | 178,815 |
On June 13, the Wallow Fire became the largest in Arizona's history, surpassing the Rodeo Chediski Fire by about 1,000 acres. The Rodeo-Chediski Fire in 2002 burned 468,638 acres (1,897 square kilometers or 732 square miles), but destroyed 491 buildings, including 465 homes.
The smoke is from the Apple Fire, which is burning in southern California about 300 miles west of Phoenix.
Leaving PM10 (dust) and PM2.5 (smoke) to remain in the Moderate Air Quality Index (AQI). Today, winds will remain light out of the north with clear skies.
Arizona's hot, dry climate makes wildfire a significant concern year-round. Wildfires often begin unnoticed and can spread quickly, igniting brush, trees and homes.
The smoky haze you see around the Prescott/Prescott Valley area is from a controlled burn near Ponderosa Park. Fire managers on the Prescott NF are planning the following prescribed burn, pending favorable weather conditions.
The haze in the air today is caused by smoke from the massive wildfire in New Mexico. News 4 Tucson meteorologist Jeff Beamish says winds will likely shift the smoke away from Arizona later today.
There are no restrictions in effect at this time, including wood burning restrictions. Learn more about wood burning, leaf blowing, and off-highway vehicle restrictions.
A fire is burning near the Village of Oak Creek. SEDONA, AZ — The "Pig Fire" has burned about 300 acres near the Village of Oak Creek, according to Coconino National Forest officials. Emergency crews responded to the wildfire about five miles south/southeast of the Village of Oak Creek Saturday evening.
Hidden Fire Grows to 4,035 AcresThe fire is located near Chalk Mountain and Skunk Tank Canyon.
The Bush Fire has rapidly grown in the Tonto National Forest since a vehicle fire started it June 14. It's not only the largest ongoing wildfire nationwide at this point but has rapidly climbed up the state's historic wildfire list amid hot, dry weather with erratic, gusty winds.
Phoenix's unhealthy air pollution is largely the result of transport emissions and industry. Seasonal weather effects, meanwhile, play an important role as these effects can prevent polluted air from dispersing normally.
State Route 87 has reopened in both directions between Payson and the Valley after an extended closure prompted by the Bush Fire, according to the Arizona Department of Transportation.
Woodbury Fire personnel reported on Tuesday that efforts in the Reavis Ranch area to protect the tree, the apple orchard and the Mexican spotted owl habitat were successful, saying the fire had passed through the area.
June 8, 2019-An unknown source started the human-caused Woodbury Fire near the Woodbury Trailhead within the Tonto National Forest. June 14, 2019-The Woodbury Fire headed north and doubled in size, totaling 25,716 acres. June 15, 2019-The fire reached pockets of thicker brush, which produced increased amounts of smoke.
