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.
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]
An aircraft dropping water on the fire on June 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]
Effects
The fire prompted evacuations near Fort McDowell off State Route 87.[13] Smoke lingered in the burn area several days after full containment.[14]
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