Wildfire
Prescribed Fire
Burned Area Response
OtherOcotillo Fire
Unit Information
Arizona Department of Forestry and Fire Management - State Office
1110 W. Washington Suite 100 Phoenix Arizona 85007
Phoenix, AZ 85007
This incident is no longer being updated.
As of noon today, the remaining evacuation order was lifted. All residents are able to return home. We are asking residents to please use caution upon re-entering as there are still engines patrolling throughout the burn area monitoring for hot spots.
The fire is now at full containment.
The Ocotillo Fire started Saturday, May 30, 2020, at 1pm off Ocotillo Road about 1.3 miles NW of Cave Creek. The fire was determined to be human caused and the source remains under investigation.
Basic Information
| Current as of | |
| Incident Type | Wildfire |
| Cause | Unknown, Under Investigation |
| Date of Origin | Saturday May 30th, 2020 approx. 01:00 PM |
| Location | 1.3 miles NW of Cave Creek |
| Incident Commander | Darrell Willis, DFFM |
| Incident Description | Wildfire |
| Coordinates | 33.837 latitude, -111.96 longitude |
Current Situation
| Total Personnel | 177 |
| Size | 980 Acres |
| Percent of Perimeter Contained | 100% |
| Fuels Involved | grass, brush, and desert vegetation |
Outlook
| Planned Actions | monitor and patrol for heat within interior along with drainages |
Current Weather
| Weather Concerns | hot temperatures, windy conditions, low relative humidity |
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