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Start Date: 05/05/2024       Location: Cave Creek Ranger District at MM 8 off Horseshoe Lake Road 

Cause: Human-caused   Acres: 525.   Containment: 29%.   

Evacuations: Horseshoe Lake Campground 

Structures:    Destroyed: 1 (corrals) 

Today’s Activity: The fire is divided into 2 divisions, Alpha on the west side and Zulu on the east. Alpha will continue to eliminate any smoke and secure the 205 road to the Verde River. Zulu will insure the east side of the river is 100% contained and holding, and continue strengthening all lines. 

Closure: There is a road closure in effect for the entire portion of NFSR 205, also known as Horseshoe Dam Road, starting from NFSR 19, also known as Bartlett Dam Road and motorized trails within the St. Clair OHV Area beginning 10 a.m. Wednesday, May 8, through June 7, 2024, until 6 p.m., unless rescinded. For the safety of firefighters and the public, please avoid the area during fire suppression operations. Click to view the closure order and map.

Weather: Seasonally dry conditions with some degree of gusty afternoon winds will be common at the fire site for the next couple of days. Minimum relative humidity levels near 10% and only fair overnight recoveries should be common.

Resources and Personnel Assigned: 146

Incident Information:

 https://inciweb.wildfire.gov/incident-information/aza5s-stockton-hill

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