Boulder View Fire (AZA4S)

First Reported: 2024-06-27 23:43:20 UTC on June 27, 2024
Inciweb page: AZA4S Boulder View Fire
Size: 3711 Acres
Type: Wildfire
Status: Field Active
Percent Contained: 100%
Boulder View Fire (2024-06-27)
3,711 acre wildfire (100% contained)
Carefree, Arizona, United States
Nearby Fires:
2024 - Point Fire (2024-09-12)
5,154 acre wildfire (100% contained)
New River, Arizona, United States
Siphon Fire (2024-09-12)
15,527 acre wildfire (100% contained)
Apache Junction, Arizona, United States
Fall Fire (2024-09-29)
553 acre wildfire (100% contained)
Laveen, Arizona, United States
2024 - West Fire - TNF (2024-09-04)
15,074 acre wildfire (95% contained)
Pine, Arizona, United States
2024 - Preacher Fire - TNF (2024-09-05)
3,167 acre wildfire (100% contained)
Star Valley, Arizona, United States
Wood Fire (2024-09-05)
7,211 acre wildfire (45% contained)
Superior, Arizona, United States

Wildfire Status:

As of July 10, 2024, the Boulder View Fire, located approximately five miles east of Carefree, Arizona, is 99% contained, having burned 3,711 acres in the Sonoran Desert. The Central West Zone Type 3 Incident Management team has transferred command back to the Arizona Department of Forestry and Fire Management. Currently, an engine crew remains on-site to extinguish any lingering hotspots along the southeast flank of the fire and protect nearby structures. All other resources have been released, indicating a significant reduction in active firefighting efforts.

The Boulder View Fire began on June 27 and has been aggressively suppressed by fire crews. There is minimal fire activity at this stage, with only smoldering vegetation remaining within the established perimeter. The fire's containment efforts have been successful, allowing local authorities to lift all SET and GO alerts for the surrounding area, though residents are advised to remain cautious and heed emergency personnel instructions.

In terms of weather conditions, the region is experiencing hot temperatures in the 100s, accompanied by low humidity and windy conditions, which are typical for this time of year. This weather poses ongoing challenges for fire management, but no new growth is expected in the fire area. Crews will continue to monitor the situation and remain prepared for any necessary responses to flare-ups. Overall, the situation appears stable as the focus shifts to maintaining containment and ensuring community safety.

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Containment History:

Date Percent Contained
2024-06-27 0% contained
2024-06-29 0% contained
2024-06-30 19% contained
2024-07-01 63% contained
2024-07-02 80% contained
2024-07-04 87% contained
2024-07-08 95% contained
2024-07-09 97% contained
2024-07-10 98% contained
2024-08-15 99% contained
2024-11-21 100% contained

Fire Growth History:

Date Fire Size (Acres) Fire Size (Square Miles) Fire Size (Square Kilometers)
2024-06-27 500 acres 0.8 sq mi 2.0 sq km
2024-06-28 3200 acres 5.0 sq mi 12.8 sq km
2024-06-29 3736 acres 5.8 sq mi 14.9 sq km
2024-11-21 3711 acres 5.8 sq mi 14.8 sq km