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Cottonwood Creek Fire Daily Update

3/13/2025

10:00pm

Size: 633 acres

Containment: 95%

Date Started: 3/12/2025

Cause: Equipment use, skid steer mounted saw

Fire activity remained low throughout the day. Heavy equipment worked on improving and rehabing containment lines. Engines patrolled and addressed areas of concerns. The Air Attack platform aircraft flew over the fire several times and guided the engines to remaining hotspots. 

The fire has shown no growth over the last operational period and has been turned over to the local departments for the evening. The fire will likely remain at 95% containment through Saturday due to the wind event forecast for Friday.

Low humidity and gusty winds will continue tomorrow and for the foreseeable future. Please exercise caution with any outdoor activities that may cause heat or a spark.

Barring any unforseen changes, this will be the last update.

Structures: No structures currently threatened; No structures lost

Evacuations and closures: No evacuations or closures are currently in place. Please avoid the area to allow responders to work safely.

Damages and Injuries: There have been no reports of structure loss, injuries, or equipment damage.