Cedar Fire (AZCNF)

Wildfire Status:

The Cedar Fire, reported and confirmed at 4:56 PM on May 20, 2025, is currently active near Oracle in the Santa Catalina Ranger District of Arizona. The fire has burned approximately 10 acres and is 50% contained. The incident is under the management of the Santa Catalina Ranger District's Type 4 Incident Organization, which is executing a full suppression strategy to manage the fire's spread.

Firefighting efforts are ongoing, with crews utilizing helicopters to address hotspots along the fire's perimeter and within its interior. As of the latest update, forward progress of the fire has been halted, and crews are engaged in mop-up procedures to extinguish any remaining burning materials near the fire's edges. Local authorities advise visitors to avoid the area to ensure safety and facilitate firefighting operations.

Weather conditions are expected to be a concern as a warming trend sets in across southeastern Arizona, with temperatures projected to reach the upper 80s to around 90 degrees. Winds are currently southwest, shifting to southeast at 5-10 mph after 3 AM, with afternoon gusts potentially reaching up to 20 mph. The forecast indicates sunny weather with a 0% chance of precipitation and low humidity levels between 4-7%, which could pose challenges for firefighting efforts in the coming days.

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