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The Pizona Fire behavior continues to decrease and is staying within its current footprint with no significant smoke. Firefighters are securing containments line in extremely challenging terrain with assistance from air resources for water drops, and conducting mop-up where needed.

Logistical support for firefighters continues to be the top challenge in managing this fire, however today additional cargo loads of supplies will be delivered via helicopter.

Incident objectives are to keep the fire north of McBride Springs, south of Jack Spring, east of Forest Road 1N1132, and west of Forest Road 206.

Today’s forecast will moderate slightly, however tomorrow the winds are expected to shift from out of the west slightly south with gusts up to 20 mph in late in the afternoon on Monday.

No bulldozers are being used for this incident due to the logistics and inaccessibility of the roadways, in addition to the potential for cultural resource impacts.

Resource advisors are present on the fireline to monitor sensitive cultural, archeological and ecological resources and to advise on Minimum Impact Suppression Techniques (MIST).

Acreage: 2,138           
Percent Containment: 40%
Current Resources: 195 total personnel (7 hand crews, 3 engines, 4 helicopters, 2 water tender, 24 overhead)
Location: Adobe Hills in Mineral County, Nevada, just over 12 miles north of Benton, CA.
Cause: lightning          
Structures threatened: 0

Contact:
Public Affairs Officer: Lisa Cox
lisa.cox@usda.gov 
(760) 873-2427
https://inciweb.wildfire.gov/incident-information/cainf-2024-pizona