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The Spoon Fire is a lightning-caused wildfire that started July 24, 2023, on the Fort Apache Indian Reservation. It is located approximately 20 miles west of Whiteriver, AZ and 2.5 miles east of Highway 60 between Globe and Show Low.
| Current as of | Mon, 08/07/2023 - 18:08 |
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| Incident Type | Wildfire |
| Cause | Lightning |
| Date of Origin | |
| Location | 26 miles west of Whiteriver, AZ and 2.5 miles east of Highway 60 |
| Incident Commander | BIA Fort Apache Agency, Southwest Area Incident Management Team 5 (Mark Bernal, Incident Commander) |
| Coordinates |
33° 49' 37'' Latitude
-110° 22' 24
'' Longitude
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| Total Personnel: | 232 (includes total personnel for Cottonwood Ridge, Snake Ridge, Mustang Ridge and Spoon Fires) |
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| Size | 4,560 Acres |
| Percent of Perimeter Contained | 80% |
| Estimated Containment Date | 08/24/2023 |
| Fuels Involved | Piñon juniper, manzanita, cedar, brush. |