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Map showing the perimeter of the Wildcat Fire, Friday, May 24, 2024
A contracted UH-60A+ from PJ Helicopters supports the Wildcat Fire suppression efforts primarily with 650-gallon water drops.
Fire crews utilizing aerial support to help contain the Wildcat wildfire burning in the Cave Creek Ranger District.
The Wildcat Fire was reported at approximately 9:20 a.m. Saturday morning near Vista Verde north of Dynamite Blvd and 136th Street, west of Bartlett Lake on the Cave Creek Ranger District.
Due to favorable weather conditions and effective interagency suppression response, the wildfire is now smoldering within the existing perimeter and holding at 14,402 acres.
Bartlett Dam Road and Horseshoe Dam Road were reopened Thursday, May 23 at 4 p.m. Please stay alert and watch for firefighters and equipment in the area.
Remember, drones and firefighting aircraft are a dangerous mix and could lead to accidents or slow down wildfire suppression operations. If you fly, we can’t.
| Current as of | Tue, 06/04/2024 - 14:32 |
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| Incident Type | Wildfire |
| Cause | Human |
| Date of Origin | |
| Location | 25 miles northeast of Scottsdale, AZ |
| Incident Commander | Type 4 District Team |
| Incident Description | Wildfire in the Sonoran Desert |
| Coordinates |
33° 50' 59'' Latitude
-111° 45' 16
'' Longitude
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| Total Personnel: | 17 |
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| Size | 14,402 Acres |
| Percent of Perimeter Contained | 100% |
| Estimated Containment Date | 06/03/2024 |
| Fuels Involved | Grass and brush |
| Significant Events | Fire continues to smolder within the existing perimeter. |
| Planned Actions |
Mop up, patrol and monitor the fire perimeter. |
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| Projected Incident Activity |
Fire managers expect no growth outside the existing perimeter over the next 24 hours. |
| Remarks |
Bartlett Dam and Horseshoe Dam Roads were reopened Thursday, May 23 at 4 p.m. The public is urged not to enter the closure area for their safety. |
| Weather Concerns | Low humidity continues in the single digits with increased temperatures over 100 degrees throughout the week. |
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