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Stronghold Fire with crew buggies in the foreground.
Stronghold Fire burning in Cochise County, approximately 16 miles south of Cochise.
Stronghold Fire south of Cochise as seen by Air Attack.
The Stronghold Fire is now 75% contained at 2,138 acres.
Hotshot and hand crews stayed engaged throughout the day Saturday on the southwest side of the fire. There has been no visible smokes, but some interior pockets of unburned fuel may continue to consume.
Sunday's Fire Weather Watch has been upgraded to a Red Flag Warning for most of southeastern Arizona, including Cochise County and the Stronghold Fire-area. Wind speeds will exceed critical thresholds Sunday with RH values around to slightly above critical thresholds during the afternoon. Wind gusts forecast up to 50 mph.
The Southeast Zone Incident Management Team will remain in command of the incident through the fire weather event to support the Arizona Department of Forestry and Fire Management and the Coronado National Forest in the event of a new start. Resources on the Stronghold remain available to respond for any initial attack.
There are no evacuations, but the Coronado National Forest does have a temporary closure order in place due to the fire.
The Stronghold Fire started at approximately 11:30 am on Monday, April 28, near Sunsites-Pearce and 16 miles south of Cochise. It was fueled by high winds and drought stricken fuels throughout the duration of the initial attack period.
For more information:
Coronado National Forest Temporary Closure Order: https://www.fs.usda.gov/r03/coronado/alerts/stronghold-fire
All evacuation information will come from the Cochise County Sheriff's Office: https://www.facebook.com/CochiseSO
Arizona Department of Forestry and Fire Management on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/arizonaforestry
Arizona Department of Forestry and Fire Management on X: https://x.com/azstateforestry
| Current as of | Sat, 05/03/2025 - 20:29 |
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| Incident Time Zone | Arizona Mountain Standard Time |
| Incident Type | Wildfire |
| Cause | Under Investigation |
| Date of Origin | |
| Incident Time Zone | Arizona Mountain Standard Time |
| Location | 16 miles south of Cochise |
| Incident Commander | Chad Rice, IC3 SEZ IMT |
| Incident Description | Wildfire |
| Coordinates |
31° 56' 42'' Latitude
-109° 55' 51
'' Longitude
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| Total Personnel: | 122 |
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| Size | 2,138 Acres |
| Percent of Perimeter Contained | 75% |
| Fuels Involved | Grass and brush, oak and juniper |
| Significant Events | Temporary Closure Order for Coronado National Forest - Douglas Ranger District |
| Weather Concerns | A Fire Weather Watch is in effect for Sunday from 10am-8pm for southeastern Arizona, including within Cochise County and the Stronghold Fire. |
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