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Copper Canyon Fire

Coordinates: 33°26′56″N 110°44′53″W / 33.449°N 110.748°W / 33.449; -110.748
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Copper Canyon Fire
The Copper Canyon fire burning on May 8, 2021
Date(s)May 7, 2021–May 24, 2021
LocationGlobe, Arizona
Coordinates33°26′56″N 110°44′53″W / 33.449°N 110.748°W / 33.449; -110.748
Statistics
Burned area2,875 acres (1,163 ha)[1]
Impacts
Deaths0
Structures destroyed0
Ignition
CauseHuman Caused
Map
Copper Canyon Fire is located in Arizona
Copper Canyon Fire

The Copper Canyon Fire was a wildfire that started near the town of Globe, Arizona on May 7, 2021. The fire burned a total of 2,875 acres (1,163 ha) and was fully contained on May 24, 2021.[2][3]

Development

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May

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The Copper Canyon Fire was first reported on May 7, 2021, at around 9am MST. The cause of the fire is believed to be human caused, but is still under investigation.[2][3]

Containment

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As of May 24, 2021, the fire is fully contained.[2]

Aftermath

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References

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  1. ^ "inciweb: Copper Canyon Fire Information". National Interagency Fire Center. Retrieved 8 May 2021.
  2. ^ a b c "Copper Canyon Fire Information - InciWeb the Incident Information System". inciweb.nwcg.gov. Retrieved 2021-05-09.
  3. ^ a b Dakin Andone (9 May 2021). "Arizona's Copper Canyon Fire grows to 2,650 acres". CNN. Retrieved 2021-05-10.