Romero (AZA3S)

First Reported: 2024-07-20 06:44:59 UTC on July 20, 2024
Inciweb page: AZA3S Romero
Size: 7392 Acres
Type: Wildfire
Status: Field Active
Percent Contained: 100%
Romero (2024-07-20)
7,392 acre wildfire (100% contained)
Kearny, Arizona, United States
Nearby Fires:
Freeman Fire (2024-07-12)
32,568 acre wildfire (100% contained)
Oracle, Arizona, United States
Circle (2024-07-20)
2,800 acre wildfire (100% contained)
Kearny, Arizona, United States
Simmons Fire (2024-05-29)
351 acre wildfire (100% contained)
Kearny, Arizona, United States
Wood Fire (2024-09-05)
7,211 acre wildfire (45% contained)
Superior, Arizona, United States
Watch Fire (2024-07-12)
2,162 acre wildfire (100% contained)
San Carlos, Arizona, United States
Siphon Fire (2024-09-12)
15,527 acre wildfire (65% contained)
Apache Junction, Arizona, United States
Black Fire (2024-07-14)
11,162 acre wildfire (90% contained)
Tonto Basin, Arizona, United States

Wildfire Status:

The Romero Fire, which was discovered on July 19, 2024, in grass and brush approximately 13 miles southwest of Kearny, Arizona, has now reached 100% containment. The fire has burned a total area of 7,392 acres and involved a response team of 127 personnel. As of now, no further updates on the fire's status will be provided since all active firefighting operations have concluded.

Fire agencies responded promptly to the Romero Fire, which ignited shortly after the Freeman Fire in the area. The effective management of this incident has been attributed to the diligent efforts of the Arizona Department of Forestry and Fire Management, along with local emergency services. The fire's containment indicates that fire crews successfully established a control perimeter, preventing further spread and allowing for the safe transition to monitoring and recovery efforts.

Weather conditions during the fire's active phase were likely a factor in its rapid spread, typical for wildfires in this region during the summer months. However, the current weather situation is not detailed in the latest updates. The community is encouraged to stay informed through Pinal County Emergency Alerts and follow the Arizona Department of Forestry and Fire Management on social media for ongoing updates.

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Containment History:

Date Percent Contained
2024-07-20 0% contained
2024-07-21 0% contained
2024-07-22 30% contained
2024-07-23 40% contained
2024-07-24 70% contained
2024-07-25 75% contained
2024-09-20 100% contained

Fire Growth History:

Date Fire Size (Acres) Fire Size (Square Miles) Fire Size (Square Kilometers)
2024-07-20 3500 acres 5.5 sq mi 14.0 sq km
2024-07-21 6874 acres 10.7 sq mi 27.5 sq km
2024-07-22 7000 acres 10.9 sq mi 28.0 sq km
2024-09-20 7392 acres 11.6 sq mi 29.6 sq km