Skeleton Fire received some moisture on Tuesday evening

There was minimal growth to the Skeleton Fire during the day on Tuesday. The fire received some moisture across Perry Mesa on Tuesday evening. The fire was mapped at 24,034 acres. Increased acreage is from fire activity Monday night. Firefighters continue working to secure fire edges. The fire has burned in the Agua Fria National Monument and the Tonto National Forest.  

Fire details: 

• Start Date: August 3, 2024 
• Location: About 11 miles north-northeast of Black Canyon City in the Agua Fria National Monument 
• Jurisdiction: Hassayampa Field Office, Bureau of Land Management 
• Fire Size: 24,034 acres 
• Cause: Lightning/Natural 
• Fuels: Grass/brush 
• Structures: Low threat to historic administration site. No active threats to area communities.  
• Fire Crews / Resources: One type 1 crew, one type 2 crew, 8 type six engines, 1 type 3 engine, 3 water tenders, and a medical  team. Total Personnel: 120 
• Containment: 0% 
• Safety: No injuries reported. Fire managers are asking for the public’s assistance by avoiding the area to allow crews and resources to access and mitigate the fire.  

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