InciWeb
Wildfire
Prescribed Fire
Burned Area
Response
OtherHighlighted Media
DFFM Tucson crew members working the southeast side of the fire, June 27 (Credit DFFM)
Map showing the fire area and containment
Neighborhood view of the Boulder View Fire, (Credit US Forest Service)
As of Wednesday, July 10, the fire is now 99% contained at 3,711 acres.
Today the Central West Zone Type 3 Incident Management team transferred command of the fire back to the Arizona Department of Forestry and Fire Management. An engine crew continues to mop up and suppress any remaining heat along the southeast flank of the fire and in and around the structures. All resources with the exception of one engine and overhead have been released from the incident.
The Boulder View Fire began Thursday, June 27 east of Carefree, AZ in the Sonoran Desert. Fire crews are taking full suppression actions on the wildfire.
READY status: All SET and GO Alerts for the Boulder View Fire area are LIFTED
Please continue to use caution and follow emergency personnel instructions.
Alert information: Maricopa.gov
Fire information: https://inciweb.wildfire.gov/incident-information/aza4s-boulder-view-fire
| Current as of | Thu, 07/11/2024 - 00:28 |
|---|---|
| Incident Time Zone | America/Phoenix |
| Incident Type | Wildfire |
| Cause | Unknown |
| Date of Origin | |
| Location | 5 miles east of Carefree, AZ |
| Incident Commander | Brian Perrone, Keyhan Tabak (t) |
| Incident Description | Wildfire in the Sonoran Desert |
| Coordinates |
33° 49' 41'' Latitude
-111° 50' 12
'' Longitude
|
| Total Personnel: | 6 |
|---|---|
| Size | 3,711 Acres |
| Percent of Perimeter Contained | 99% |
| Estimated Containment Date | 07/18/2024 |
| Fuels Involved | Grass and brush |
| Significant Events | There is minimal fire activity with vegetation smoldering within the existing perimeter. |
| Planned Actions |
Crews will continue to monitor and patrol the fire area and provide for initial attack if needed. |
|---|---|
| Projected Incident Activity |
No new growth is expected. |
| Remarks |
All communities in proximity to the fire remain in READY status. |
| Weather Concerns | Hot and windy conditions persist with temperatures in the 100s and low daytime humidity. |
|---|