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The Refuge Fire started Saturday, May 25, 40 miles north of Yuma, Arizona on the Imperial National Wildlife Refuge. It is human-caused and under investigation. A Type 3 Incident Management Team with Benjamin Stewart Incident Commander is assigned to the incident.
| Current as of | Wed, 05/29/2024 - 15:02 |
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| Incident Type | Wildfire |
| Cause | Human |
| Date of Origin | |
| Location | 40 miles north of Yuma, AZ |
| Incident Commander | Benjamin Stewart/James Robbins |
| Incident Description | Wildfire in salt cedar and riparian vegetation along the Colorado River. |
| Coordinates |
32° 59' 51'' Latitude
-114° 29' 12
'' Longitude
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| Total Personnel: | 116 |
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| Size | 1,041 Acres |
| Percent of Perimeter Contained | 61% |
| Estimated Containment Date | 06/08/2024 |
| Fuels Involved | Chaparral and brush |
| Significant Events | Smoldering within the perimeter area. |
| Planned Actions |
Mop up, secure and patrol the fire perimeter along public access routes. Begin suppression repair activities. |
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| Projected Incident Activity |
The fire is expected to remain within the current perimeter and smolder in deep duff. |
| Remarks |
The Central West Zone Incident Management Team (CWZT3) will transition all fire resources back to the Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) Friday, May 31, 2024. |
| Weather Concerns | Hot, dry and windy conditions persist in the area with temperatures in the low 100s and humidity in the low teens. |
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