Skeleton Fire

Skeleton Fire Contained Despite New Blazes Sparked by Thunderstorm

8/09/2024 - 4:33 pm
Skeleton Fire, Bureau of Land Management, BLM, Tonto National Forest, Agua Fria National Monument, wildfire

The Skeleton Fire continues to see reduced activity, and the fire remained within its perimeter on Thursday and Friday. An afternoon thunderstorm provided significant rain on Thursday, but it also sparked three new fires nearby. Firefighters responded to these new fires Thursday afternoon and continued to monitor on Friday.

Skeleton Fire Sees Reduced Activity as Containment Reaches 30%

8/08/2024 - 7:58 pm
Skeleton Fire, Bureau of Land Management, BLM, Tonto National Forest, Agua Fria National Monument, wildfire

The Skeleton Fire continues to see reduced activity, and the fire remained within its perimeter on Thursday.

Crews continued work securing fire edges, and the fire is now 30 percent contained. Updated maps are available on the Skeleton Fire Inciweb page.

The fire has burned in the Agua Fria National Monument and the Tonto National Forest. 

Fire details: 

Skeleton Fire received some moisture on Tuesday evening

8/07/2024 - 4:08 pm
Skeleton Fire, Bureau of Land Management, BLM, Tonto National Forest, Agua Fria National Monument, wildfire

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: 

More than 100 firefighters continue working the Skeleton Fire

8/06/2024 - 3:59 pm
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Fire crews continue work on the Skeleton Fire. Aviation resources have provided support to help reinforce fire edges using helicopter bucket drops of water and fire retardant drops from airtankers. The fire saw increased activity on the southwest side overnight but is largely staying  on the mesa tops. Variable gusty winds from passing  thunderstorms could cause continued  fire growth. The fire has burned in the Agua Fria National Monument and the Tonto National Forest. 

Jurisdiction: Hassayampa Field Office, Bureau of Land Management 

Skeleton Fire grows to more than 20,000 acres

8/05/2024 - 3:03 pm
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The Skeleton Fire was reported on the afternoon of Aug. 3 on the Joes Hill area east of the Agua Fria canyon in the Agua Fria National Monument. The fire started in a remote area with limited access. Variable  gusty winds from passing thunderstorms drove the fire throughout the weekend. The fire has burned through high desert brush and grass and has expanded to 20,963 acres. It was most active to the east and has burned into the Tonto National Forest.

Jurisdiction: Hassayampa Field Office, Bureau of Land Management