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Wildcat Fire

Unit Information

2324 E. McDowell Rd 
Phoenix, 
85006 
2324 E. McDowell Rd 
Phoenix, 
85006 

Incident Contacts

Susan Blake
Email: susan.blake@usda.gov
Phone: 480-647-8082

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Retardant drop during initial attack, Saturday, May 18, 2024

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.

Basic Information
Current as of Tue, 06/04/2024 - 14:32
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
Current Situation
Total Personnel: 17
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. 

Outlook
Planned Actions

Mop up, patrol and monitor the fire perimeter. 

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.

Current Weather
Weather Concerns

Low humidity continues in the single digits with increased temperatures over 100 degrees throughout the week.