Backbone Fire

The Backbone Fire was a wildfire that started near Payson, Arizona on June 16, 2021. The fire burned 40,855 acres (16,533 ha) was fully contained on July 19, 2021.[1][2]

Backbone Fire
Map of the Backbone Fire on June 30
LocationPayson, Arizona
Coordinates34.344°N 111.677°W / 34.344; -111.677
Statistics
Date(s)June 16, 2021 (2021-06-16) – July 19, 2021 (2021-07-19)
Burned area40,855 acres (16,533 ha)
CauseLightning
Map
Location in Central Arizona

Events

June

The Backbone Fire was first reported on June 16, 2021, at 11:30 pm MST.[1]

Cause

The cause of the fire is believed to be due to lightning.[1]

Containment

On July 19, 2021, the Backbone Fire reached 100% containment.[1][2]

Impact

See also

References
  1. "Backbone Fire Information - InciWeb the Incident Information System". inciweb.nwcg.gov. Retrieved 2021-06-21.
  2. "National Fire News". National Interagency Fire Center.


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