Sourdough Fire (AZCRA)
715 acre wildfire (81% contained)
Ehrenberg, Arizona, United States
Sourdough Fire
Wildfire Status:
The Sourdough Fire in Arizona is currently 81% contained, with minimal fire activity consisting of creeping and smoldering. Crews are focused on mop-up operations along control lines and allowing internal green pockets of fuel to burn out. The fire was initially managed by Nevada Team 3, which provided support in containment and securing the perimeter. Due to extreme hot, dry, and windy conditions, firefighter safety remains a priority. The fire is expected to be transitioned back to a local Type 4 incident management team on June 9, 2024.
The current size of the Sourdough Fire is 715 acres, with a total of 102 personnel involved in the response effort. The fire's cause is still under investigation. The incident commander, Tim Howell of Nevada Type 3 Team, is overseeing operations. The fire's estimated containment date is June 10, 2024. Fuels involved in the fire include brush and short grass. The current weather conditions in the area continue to pose challenges, with temperatures in the low 100s and humidity in the low teens, contributing to the fire's behavior.
Fire agencies are continuing to monitor and improve control lines while ensuring firefighter safety in the face of extreme weather conditions. The focus remains on mopping up along control lines and allowing internal pockets of fuel to burn out. The incident is expected to be fully transitioned back to the local agency by June 9, 2024.
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Containment History:
| Date | Percent Contained |
|---|---|
| 2024-06-07 | 50% contained |
| 2024-06-14 | 81% contained |
Fire Growth History:
| Date | Fire Size (Acres) | Fire Size (Square Miles) | Fire Size (Square Kilometers) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-06-07 | 715 acres | 1.1 sq mi | 2.9 sq km |
| 2024-06-14 | 715 acres | 1.1 sq mi | 2.9 sq km |