The Skeleton Fire continues to see reduced activity, and the fire remained within its perimeter on Thursday and Friday. An afternoon thunderstorm provided significant rain on Thursday, but it also sparked three new fires nearby. Firefighters responded to these new fires Thursday afternoon and continued to monitor on Friday.
Current as of | Sat, 08/10/2024 - 20:05 |
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Incident Time Zone | America/Phoenix |
Incident Type | Wildfire |
Cause | Lightning/Natural Cause |
Date of Origin | |
Location | 11 miles north of Black Canyon City, AZ |
Coordinates |
34° 10' 49.2'' Latitude
-112° 4' 49.2
'' Longitude
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Total Personnel: | 60 |
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Size | 24,034 Acres |
Percent of Perimeter Contained | 50% |
Estimated Containment Date | 08/15/2024 |
Fuels Involved | Tall grass and brush |
Remarks |
No structures damaged. No active threats to area communities. Low threat to historic administration site. |
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Weather Concerns | High temperatures and sporadic afternoon thunderstorms causing outflow winds |
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