Tussock Fire - Wikipedia

Tussock Fire
Aerial photo of smoke rising from the Tussock Fire
Date(s)	May 8, 2021 – May 24, 2021
Location	Wickenburg, Arizona
Coordinates	34°05′46″N 112°25′23″W / 34.096°N 112.423°W / 34.096; -112.423
Statistics
Burned area	5,546 acres (2,244 ha)^[1]
Ignition
Cause	Under investigation
Map

The Tussock Fire was a wildfire that started near the town of Wickenburg, Arizona on May 8, 2021. The fire burned 5,546 acres (2,244 ha) and is 100% contained.^[1]

Development

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May

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The Tussock Fire was first reported on May 8, 2021, at around 2pm MST. The fire is believed to be human-caused, but the specific cause is still under investigation.^[1]

Containment

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By May 24, 2021, the Tussock Fire reached 100% containment.^[2]

Aftermath

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References

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^ ^a ^b ^c "Tussock Fire". InciWeb. Retrieved May 9, 2021.
^ "National Interagency Coordination Center Incident Management Situation Report Monday, May 24, 2021– 0730 MDT National Preparedness Level 2" (PDF). nifc.gov. May 24, 2021. Retrieved June 16, 2021.

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