Gunsight Fire (AZASD)

First Reported: 2024-06-27 20:11:55 UTC on June 27, 2024
Inciweb page: AZASD Gunsight Fire
Size: 209 Acres
Type: Wildfire
Status: Field Active
Percent Contained: 100%
Gunsight Fire (2024-06-27)
209 acre wildfire (100% contained)
Fredonia, Arizona, United States


Wildfire Status:

The Gunsight Fire is an active wildfire located 16 miles south of Kanab, Utah, on lands managed by the BLM Arizona Strip District. The fire was caused by lightning and was reported on June 26. As of June 28, resources on the fire include 2 Type 4 engines, 3 Type 6 engines, and 1 water tender. Fire managers are asking the public to avoid the area to allow crews and resources to access and mitigate the fire. The fire is currently at 100% of the perimeter and is being actively managed by BLM Arizona Strip District crews. For more information on the Gunsight Fire, visit https://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/6514/.

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Containment History:

Date Percent Contained
2024-06-27 0% contained
2024-06-30 50% contained
2024-07-14 100% contained

Fire Growth History:

Date Fire Size (Acres) Fire Size (Square Miles) Fire Size (Square Kilometers)
2024-06-27 200 acres 0.3 sq mi 0.8 sq km
2024-07-14 209 acres 0.3 sq mi 0.8 sq km