Central West Zone Type 3 Team (CWZT3) Managing Fire as of 6 p.m. Today
Incident Commander: Benji Stewart
Location: Imperial National Wildlife Refuge, north of Martinez Lake, Yuma AZ
Start Date: May 25, 2024
Size: Approximately 1,226 Acres
Percent Contained: 20%
Cause: Human Caused, Under Investigation
Vegetation: Salt Cedar and riparian riparian
Definition of riparian habitat or riparian areas.
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Resources: 3 Crews, 7 Engines, 1 Dozer, 2 Helicopters and additional support personnel
Number of Personnel Assigned: 130
Update: The CWZT3 Team is assuming command of the Refuge Fire as of 6 p.m. today. Local fire resources have been fighting the fire since yesterday and have stopped the forward progression to the north and south. The fire continues to burn to the east. Fire crews are concentrating on minimal threats to properties and communities that are in the fire's path. As of today little to no serious risks are being assessed to the following areas: Welton-Mohawk-Electric Power Transmission lines, Bureau of Reclamation (BOR)/Multi Species Conservation Program (MSCP) monitoring and pumping infrastructure, BOR Martinez Lake water gaging station, water and control infrastructure such as culverts and piping, Marine Corps Recreation Center, Private property Red Cloud Mine and Fisher’s Landing Marina and Community. Fire crews will continue to focus on these areas. Additional fire resources will be added as needed to suppress the fire to protect these values at risk.
Community Response: Firefighter and public safety are the first priority while fighting this fire. The public is encouraged to stay out of the areas where firefighters are conducting fire suppression activities.
Smoke: Limited smoke will be visible around the fire and surrounding communities.
Closures: Red Cloud Mine Road and Meers Point Recreation Area.
Fire Restrictions: No fires are allowed on Fish and Wildlife Service areas. More information about fire management can be found at: https://www.fws.gov/program/fire-management.
For fire information please call (480) 608-2181
InciWeb: InciWeb.gov Refuge Fire
Facebook: Imperial National Wildlife Refuge https://rb.gy/4bwyod
Email Address: 2024.refuge@firenet.gov
