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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.
The Arizona Central West Zone Type 3 Incident Management Team assumed command of the incident Friday at 6 p.m.
Boulder View Fire Update: June 29, 5:00 PM
SET/Be prepared to take action for 136th St. to 144th St. north of Dove Valley Road, (This area is NO LONGER in Go status). If necessary, take prescriptions, water, snacks, identification and pets. Drive with care & follow directions of emergency personnel.
Additional notifications may be made if evacuations are ordered.
ALL OTHER RESIDENTS return to READY status. Although it is safe to return, continue to monitor information.
The Red Cross Evacuation Center is closed.
The fire remains active – please continue to be safe and follow the instructions of emergency personnel.
For evacuation information: https://www.maricopa.gov/
Maricopa County Department of Emergency Management alerts: https://public.govdelivery.com/accounts/AZMARIC/subscriber/new?qsp=AZMARIC_1363
Ready, Set, Go: https://ein.az.gov/ready-set-go
Bartlett Dam Road is closed at Cave Creek Road due to suppression efforts.
| Current as of | Sat, 06/29/2024 - 21:07 |
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| Incident Time Zone | America/Phoenix |
| Incident Type | Wildfire |
| Cause | Unknown |
| Date of Origin | |
| Location | 5 miles east of Carefree, AZ |
| Incident Commander | Benjamin Stewart IC/ Jeff Gallivant (t) |
| Incident Description | Wildfire |
| Coordinates |
33° 49' 41'' Latitude
-111° 50' 12
'' Longitude
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| Total Personnel: | 268 |
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| Size | 3,711 Acres |
| Percent of Perimeter Contained | 19% |
| Fuels Involved | Grass and brush |
| Significant Events | Today's activity included smoldering within the current perimeter. |
| Planned Actions |
Crews and aircraft will continue to engage in full suppression operations and improve existing firelines. |
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| Projected Incident Activity |
Minimal growth is possible to the north and west, no growth is expected to the south and east. |
| Weather Concerns | Persistent extremely hot and windy conditions. Shifting winds present concerns until containment increases. There is an increasing chance of wetting rain from potential thunderstorm activity later in the week. |
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