As of Saturday, July 13, 2024 at 645pm:
The Hillside Fire is 100% contained at 818 acres. Two engines remain assigned to the incident to continue patrolling and monitoring the fire's perimeter.
The fire was first reported Tuesday night, July 9, 2024, after a storm moved through the area. Local fire resources engaged that night and then returned the following morning but were unable to locate the incident after overnight precipitation in the area. Wednesday's high winds reignited the fire and significantly increased fire activity.
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Current as of | Sat, 07/13/2024 - 21:49 |
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Incident Time Zone | America/Phoenix |
Incident Type | Wildfire |
Cause | Lightning |
Date of Origin | |
Location | 3 miles north of Congress |
Incident Commander | Rich Jones, DFFM/Ryan Truett (t), DFFM |
Incident Description | Wildfire |
Coordinates |
34° 12' 40.8'' Latitude
-112° 51' 05.2
'' Longitude
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Total Personnel: | 10 |
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Size | 818 Acres |
Percent of Perimeter Contained | 100% |
Fuels Involved | Pinyon-juniper, grass, brush, shrub |
Significant Events | None |
Weather Concerns | Storm system moving across the area today with potetial for outflow winds, wind gusts, and extreme temperatures |
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