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Firefighters are responding to a human-caused fire known as the Point Fire, 5 miles northeast of New River near West Point Mountain. Crew are working in rocky, difficult terrain. The public is advised to avoid Forest Road 41 and Cottonwood (Spur Cross) Trailhead while firefighters are engaged in fire suppression efforts. If you are traveling on Spur Cross Road, please be on the lookout for fire personnel and vehicles.
There are no communities immediately threatened, but residents in the area should remain aware, follow the fire updates and messaging from other local emergency agencies. Residents can sign up for emergency alerts at https://ready.maricopa.gov/999/Emergency-Management.
| Current as of | Sat, 09/14/2024 - 23:43 |
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| Incident Time Zone | America/Phoenix |
| Incident Type | Wildfire |
| Cause | Human-caused |
| Date of Origin | |
| Location | Tonto National Forest Cave Creek Ranger District, 5 miles northeast of New River near West Point Mountain. |
| Incident Commander | Local incident commander from Cave Creek Ranger District. |
| Incident Description | Human-caused wildfire currently under investigation. |
| Coordinates |
33° 57' 84'' Latitude
-112° 2' 53
'' Longitude
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| Total Personnel: | 12 people, 6 engines and more resources on order |
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| Size | 5,664 Acres |
| Percent of Perimeter Contained | 42% |
| Fuels Involved | Sonoran desert |
| Significant Events | The Point Fire is currently 5,664 acres and 42% contained. All firelines are currently holding. Residents of Cave Creek may see minimal smoke along Spur Cross drainage. Firefighters will continue to patrol and monitor fire perimeters throughout the day. There are no communities immediately threatened, but residents in the area should remain aware, follow the #TontoNF fire updates as well as Maricopa County Emergency Management for any alerts. Residents can sign up for emergency alerts at https://ready.maricopa.gov/999/Emergency-Management. |
| Weather Concerns | Plentiful sunshine. High 104F. Winds SW at 10 to 20 mph. Dry, windy weather. Rain is forecasted for Sunday and Monday. |
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