Wildfire — Eastern Mogollon Rim, Arizona

2018-04-28 to 2018-04-30 · Eastern Mogollon Rim, Arizona

Event narrative

The Tinder Fire was first seen by Moqui Tower lookout on April 27 11:43 AM. Investigators determined that the fire originated in the East Clear Creek drainage approximately 1 mile downstream from Forest Road 95. Forest Road 95 runs north-south and is located approximately 1.5 miles east of C.C. Cragin (Blue Ridge) Reservoir. The cause of the fire was an abandoned illegal campfire. The fire burned 16,309 acres, 33 primary residences, and 54 minor structures.

Wider weather episode

The Tinder fire was first observed on April 27, 2018 at 11:43 AM by Moqui Tower lookout. The fire was caused by an illegal and abandoned campfire. Fire restrictions were in place at 800 AM that morning.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 744124. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.