FIRE SUMMARY

Date & Time:  The wildfire broke out today, May 6th around 0930 MST (0930 PDT)

Location:  Cumero Mountain on the Coronado National Forest.  Tucson, Arizona.

Acres:  500.

Fuels:  Grass and brush.

Containment:  0% status.

Photo Courtesy: @inciweb
Photo Courtesy: @inciweb

Cause:  Human-caused.  Currently under investigation.

Wx:  Substantial winds causing increased fire behavior activity and  high number of increased acres.

Resources:  There are currently 125 total personnel along with various equipment from State, Federal and Local Arizona agencies:

  • Firefighters:  100
  • Wildland Crews:  5
  • Engines:  5
  • Heavy Helicopters:  1
  • Light Helicopters:  1

Hashtags:  #CNF #CumeroMtnFire #AZFires2016 #azwx

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