Single Incident Information

News Release 
BLM Arizona – Arizona Strip District Office  

Media Contact: Rachel T. Carnahan, rcarnahan@blm.gov 435-688-3303 

August 5, 2024 

Wildfire Fact Sheet – Cox Pond Fire  

Arizona Strip District fire resources are suppressing the Cox Pond Fire. The lightning-caused fire was reported on the afternoon of Aug. 5. on the Grand Canyon-Parashant National Monument. The fire started in a remote area with limited access. It is burning in heavy brush and is estimated at 150 acres.   

Start Date: August 5, 2024  

Location: About 29 miles south of St. George, Utah  

Jurisdiction: Grand Canyon-Parashant National Monument, Bureau of Land Management  

Fire Size: 150 acres (estimated) 

Cause: Lightning/Natural  

Fuels: Sage and grass  

Structures: No structures threatened.  

Fire Crews / Resources: One Type 2 initial attack crew; four Type 6 engines; one helicopter; one air attack & smoke jumpers.  

Containment: 0%  

Safety: Wildfires are a no drone zone. Flying drones near wildfires is dangerous for pilots and firefighters and can bring wildfire suppression efforts to a halt. If you fly, we can’t.  

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