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Resources assigned to the Adams Fire at morning briefing
The Adams Fire is in the Lower Sycamore area off State Route 87 on the Mesa Ranger District in the Tonto National Forest.
View of nighttime fire activity in the early stages of the Adams Fire
The Adams Fire started Sunday, June 2 at 5:20 p.m. Initial attack included multiple engines, air attack, 1 helicopter and 2 super scoopers.
The Type 3 Central West Zone Team assumed command of the incident Tuesday, June 4.
Objectives for this incident include:
- Ensure firefighter, aviation and public safety,
- Protect communities, major transportation corridors, the Sonoran Desert (an ecosystem not adapted to fire), archaeological and cultural resources, waterways and riparian area and wildlife resources,
- Work closely with partners, private property owners and cooperators and,
- Provide for initial attack in the designated areas.
| Current as of | Mon, 06/10/2024 - 10:09 |
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| Incident Type | Wildfire |
| Cause | Human caused |
| Date of Origin | |
| Location | One mile east of Ft. McDowell, AZ |
| Incident Commander | Benjamin Stewart/Leander Real Bird (t) |
| Incident Description | Human-caused wildfire in the Sonoran Desert. |
| Coordinates |
33° 39' 22'' Latitude
-111° 36' 43
'' Longitude
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| Total Personnel: | 124 |
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| Size | 5,029 Acres |
| Percent of Perimeter Contained | 100% |
| Fuels Involved | Grass and chaparral |
| Significant Events | Minimal fire activity. |
| Planned Actions |
Fire crews will monitor and patrol the area and provide initial attack if there are new ignitions. |
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| Projected Incident Activity |
No movement is expected outside of the current fire perimeter. |
| Remarks |
The CWZ Team will transfer command of the Adams Fire back to the local unit on June 10. |
| Weather Concerns | Extremely hot, dry, and windy conditions persist. An Extreme heat warning is in effect. |
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