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Watch Fire

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Watch Fire
Map of the Watch Fire (left) and Buckhorn Fire (right)
Date(s)
  • July 10, 2024 (2024-07-10)
  • July 17, 2024 (2024-07-17)
Statistics
Perimeter100% contained
Burned area2,162 acres (875 ha; 3 sq mi; 9 km2)
Impacts
Deaths0
Non-fatal injuries0
Structures destroyed21 homes, 13 structures
Ignition
CauseSuspected arson

The 2024 Watch Fire was a destructive wildfire that burned 2,162 acres across Gila and Graham counties, located in the U.S. state of Arizona. The fire began on July 10, and was declared 100% contained by July 17. It was the 9th fire to burn more than 2,000 acres as part of the 2024 Arizona wildfire season.

Progression

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The fire started on July 10, from human causes.[1] By July 15, the fire had reached 2,162 acres in size along tribal lands in Gila and Graham counties.[2] On July 16, containment on the fire was declared to be at 81%, and 185 crews were assigned to the fire.[3] By July 17, containment on the fire had reached 100%, and SET alerts remained in place for multiple areas near the fire.[4] In ll, the fire destroyed an estimated 21 homes and 13 non-occupied structures in the San Carlos Apache Indian Reservation area.[5]

Aftermath

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Cause

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The fire was believed to have been started as a result of arson in the San Carlos Apache Indian Reservation area. A tribe member, Keanu Dude, was arrested and accused of lighting the fire.[5]

See also

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References

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  1. ^ "| InciWeb". inciweb.wildfire.gov. 2024-08-23. Retrieved 2024-08-23.
  2. ^ "FEMA Fire Management Assistance Granted for the Watch Fire | FEMA.gov". www.fema.gov. 2024-07-15. Retrieved 2024-08-23.
  3. ^ "Watch Fire 81 Percent Contained | Arizona Emergency information Network". ein.az.gov. Retrieved 2024-08-23.
  4. ^ "Single Publication | InciWeb". inciweb.wildfire.gov. 2024-08-23. Retrieved 2024-08-23.
  5. ^ a b Wong, Kenneth (2024-07-24). "Watch Fire: San Carlos tribal member accused of starting wildfire". FOX 10 Phoenix. Retrieved 2024-08-23.