Island Fire 2026

Started: Jul 26 3,145 acre 95% contained Wildfire
Near Ripley, California · La Paz County, Arizona
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Island Fire is the 4th-largest wildfire this season in Arizona, burning 13 miles south of Ripley.

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U.S. Wildland Fire Service wildland firefighters are responding to the Island Fire, which was reported on July 25 at approximately 9 p.m. The fire is located about 25 miles southwest of Ehrenberg, Arizona, in the Cibola National Wildlife Refuge. The fire is estimated to be approximately 3,145 acres and is 92% contained. 

Closures: The Cibola National Wildlife Refuge’s Island Management Unit is closed to the public and Hart Mine Road is closed at the refuge boundary. The bridge on Hart Mine Road crossing the Colorado River collapsed into the river. Pedestrians, motorists, and boaters should avoid the area.

45 Days Active
4th By Size 4th-largest wildfire this season in Arizona
13 mi S From Ripley to the fire perimeter
3,145 Acres 3.7x the size of Central Park 60% the size of JFK Airport
95%
Contained +0% since previous report
6 Personnel $386K spent $123/acre

Island Fire Live Perimeter Growth

Island Fire Fire Growth History
Island Fire Containment History

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Places Near Island Fire

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