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Highlights: The Central West Zone Incident Management Team will transfer command of the Adams Fire to the Tonto National Forest at 6 p.m. This will be the final update produced by the Team. For future information about the Adams Fire, contact the Tonto National Forest. There are still smoldering fuels within the fire area and smoke will likely be visible in the coming days.

Highlights: The Adams Fire was determined to be human-caused and is currently under investigation by USDA Forest Service Law Enforcement. The public is encouraged to contact law enforcement with any information regarding regarding the most recent wildfires, contact the Tonto National Forest Law Enforcement Office at 602-225-5237 or email at SM.FS.TontoWebmail@usda.gov. In many cases, human-caused fires could originate from target shooting, fireworks, Off-Highway Vehicle (OHV) use or

Highlights: The proliferation of invasive species within the Tonto National Forest has contributed to heightened fire activity. Notably, Stinknet (Oncosiphon piluliferum), red brome (Bromus madritensis), and buffelgrass (Cenchrus ciliaris) have taken root in this ecosystem. Unlike the Sonoran Desert, these plants are well-suited to fire conditions, actively contributing to fuel buildup and displacing native species post-fire.

Highlights: The National Fire Prevention Education Team will be at rest stops around the Phoenix metro area this weekend.

Highlights: Emergency Stage 1 Fire Restrictions go into effect today at 8 a.m. throughout the entire Tonto National Forest. Campfires outside of established Forest Service campgrounds, target shooting, and smoking except within an enclosed vehicle or developed recreation site are all not permitted. View Tonto National Forest’s Fire Restriction PSA here. Almost 23,500 acres have burned so far this year on the Tonto, largely by human-caused fires.

Highlights: Yesterday, firefighters continued to patrol control lines and search for heat remaining around the fire perimeter. Today, fire crews will mop up smoldering hot spots and monitor the fire area. There is still very high fire danger throughout the Tonto National Forest. Almost 23,500 acres have burned so far this year, largely by human-caused fires.

Location: 1 mile east of Fort McDowell, AZ