Tussock Fire
Appearance
Tussock Fire | |
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![]() Aerial photo of smoke rising from the Tussock Fire | |
Date(s) | May 8, 2021 – May 24, 2021 |
Location | Wickenburg, Arizona |
Coordinates | 34°05′46″N 112°25′23″W / 34.096°N 112.423°W |
Statistics | |
Burned area | 5,546 acres (2,244 ha)[1] |
Ignition | |
Cause | Under investigation |
Map | |
The Tussock Fire was a wildfire that started near the town of Wickenburg, Arizona on May 8, 2021. The fire burned 5,546 acres (2,244 ha) and is 100% contained.[1]
Development
[edit]May
[edit]The Tussock Fire was first reported on May 8, 2021, at around 2pm MST. The fire is believed to be human-caused, but the specific cause is still under investigation.[1]
Containment
[edit]By May 24, 2021, the Tussock Fire reached 100% containment.[2]
Aftermath
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References
[edit]- ^ a b c "Tussock Fire". InciWeb. Retrieved May 9, 2021.
- ^ "National Interagency Coordination Center Incident Management Situation Report Monday, May 24, 2021– 0730 MDT National Preparedness Level 2" (PDF). nifc.gov. May 24, 2021. Retrieved June 16, 2021.