Stronghold
ACRES BURNED
2138
STATE
Arizona
ORIGIN COUNTY
Cochisecontainment
85%
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31.9369950054939, -109.941550489443
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2025-04-28
TIMELINE
8 days
April 28
Detected
May 6
LAST UPDATED
Incident Data
CAUSE
Human
BEHAVIOR
MinimalBEHAVIOR DETAILS
- Smoldering
- Creeping
- Uphill Runs
Nearest CITY
PearcePRIMARY FUEL TYPE?
Short Grass (1 foot)Description
21 Miles East of the town of Benson, AZ.
Response
Lead Protecting AGENCY
DFFM
TOTAL PERSONNEL
36
DISPATCH CENTER
Tucson Interagency Dispatch CenterPROPERTY OWNERSHIP
Private
(Private)
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2025-05-07 20:02:10.2488562025-05-07 20:02:10.248856
**Start Date/Time/Location** The Stronghold Fire ignited around 11:30 a.m. on Monday, April 28, 2025, near Sunsites-Pearce and 16 miles south of Cochise, Arizona[2][5]. **Size and Containment** As of the latest update, the fire has burned 2,138 acres and is now 85% contained. **Growth and Rate of Spread** Initially, the fire was fueled by high winds and drought-stricken fuels, leading to rapid spread. However, over the last few days, no additional growth has been reported due to favorable weather conditions, including cooler temperatures and higher relative humidity levels[2][3]. **Containment Efforts** Firefighters, including hotshot crews, helicopters, and water tenders, have been working extensively to contain the fire. Efforts have focused on securing uncontained lines, particularly on the southwest flank, and mopping up hotspots deep within the fire’s interior. An Unmanned Aerial System (UAS) has been used to support these efforts with infrared flights and reconnaissance missions[2][3][5].
Citations
['https://inciweb.wildfire.gov/incident-publication/aza3s-stronghold-fire/stronghold-fire-update-for-friday05-02-2025', 'https://ein.az.gov/stronghold-fire-update-crews-continue-work-rugged-steep-terrain', 'https://ein.az.gov/stronghold-fire-2138-acres-and-62-contained', 'https://app.watchduty.org/i/47189', 'https://www.kjzz.org/fronteras-desk/2025-04-29/stronghold-fire-the-latest-on-the-arizona-wildfire-in-cochise-county']
