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Central West Zone Type 3 Team (CWZT3) Managing Fire as of 6 p.m. Today   

Update: The CWZT3 Team is assuming command of the Refuge Fire as of 6 p.m. today.  Local fire resources have been fighting the fire since yesterday and have stopped the forward progression to the north and south.  The fire continues to burn to the east.  Fire crews are concentrating on minimal threats to properties and communities that are in the fires path. As of today little to no serious risks are being assessed to the following areas:  Welton-Mohawk-Electric Power Transmission lines, Bureau of Reclamation (BOR)/Multi Species Conservation Program (MSCP) monitoring and pumping infrastructure, BOR Martinez Lake water gaging station, water and control infrastructure such as culverts and piping, Marine Corps Recreation Center, Private property Red Cloud Mine and Fisher’s Landing Marina and Community. Fire crews will continue to focus on these areas. Additional fire resources will be added as needed to suppress the fire to protect these values at risk. 

Community Response: Firefighter and public safety are the first priority while fighting this fire.  The public is encouraged to stay out of the areas where firefighters are conducting fire suppression activities. 

Smoke: Limited smoke will be visible around the fire and surrounding communities. 

Closures: Red Cloud Mine Road and Meers Point Recreation Area. 

Fire Restrictions: No fires are allowed on Fish and Wildlife Service areas.  More information about fire management can be found at: https://www.fws.gov/program/fire-management.

Location:  Imperial National Wildlife Refuge, north of Martinez Lake, Yuma AZ

Start Date:  May 25, 2024

Size:  Approximately 1,226 Acres

Percent Contained:  20%

Cause:  Human Caused, Under Investigation   

Vegetation: Salt Cedar and riparian vegetation

Resources: 3 Crews, 7 Engines, 1 Dozer, 2 Helicopters and additional support personnel

Number of Personnel Assigned:  130 

For fire information please call (480) 608-2181

InciWeb: Azimr Refuge Information | InciWeb (wildfire.gov)

Facebook:  Imperial National Wildlife Refuge 

Email Address: 2024.refuge@firenet.gov