Adams Fire

The fire started on June 2,^[2] and by June 4 it had already covered a maximum of 5,029 acres. Firefighters also continued working on control lines, and was declared 30% contained the same day.^[3] By June 5, the fire had reached 49% containment, and it was determined that the fire was human-caused. 268 personnel were assigned to the fire.^[4] The north side of the fire was chosen for containment efforts.^[5] On June 6, the fire was 62% contained, and the fire was approximated to be one mile east of Fort McDowell.^[5][6]

On June 7, Tonto National Forest remained closed as the fire burned, and containment on the fire reached 86%.^[7] Fire crews made further progress on containment on the south side of the fire. Crews also repaired structures along roads that were used for accessing the fire during earlier operations.^[8] By June 8, the fire was 91% contained,^[9] while staying at 5,029 acres. Fire crews also prioritized mopping up the interior portions of the fire, specifically on the north and west sides.^[10]

By June 9, had stayed at 91% containment, and on June 10 the fire had reached 100% containment while 124 personnel, including 2 helitacks were assigned to the fire. Command over the fire was also handed off to the Tonto National Forest services on the same day.^[11][12]

The fire prompted evacuations near Fort McDowell off State Route 87.^[13] Smoke lingered in the burn area several days after full containment.^[14]

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