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:
Wood Fire (2024-09-05)
7,211 acre wildfire (45% contained)
Superior, Arizona, United States
Siphon Fire (2024-09-12)
15,527 acre wildfire (100% contained)
Apache Junction, Arizona, United States

Wildfire Status:

The Romero Fire, which ignited on July 19, 2024, has been successfully contained at 100%. The fire burned approximately 7,392 acres of grass and brush located north of the Freeman Fire. As a result of the containment efforts, fire agencies will no longer provide updates on the situation.

Currently, there are 127 personnel involved in the response to the Romero Fire. The effective firefighting strategies implemented have led to a complete encirclement of the fire, thus ensuring no further spread. Firefighters were actively engaged in operations, which included controlled burns to eliminate remaining fuels and reinforce containment lines.

With the fire now contained, the focus shifts towards monitoring the area for any potential flare-ups and ensuring that the fire does not reignite. Overall, the successful management of the Romero Fire is a testament to the coordinated efforts of local fire agencies and their response teams.

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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
2024-10-31 100% 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
2024-10-31 7392 acres 11.6 sq mi 29.6 sq km