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Freeman Fire
The 2024 Freeman Fire was a large wildfire that rapidly burned across 32,568 acres across Pinal County, located in the U.S. state of Arizona. It began on July 11 due to a lightning strike, and was declared 100% contained on July 18. Progression The fire started at approximately 5:10 pm MST on July 11, 15 miles northwest of Oracle, located in Pinal County. Another lightning strike a mile away produced another fire, both of which merged into the Freeman Fire. A storm system that had moved into the area contributed to the fires' rapid growth, and 12 hours after it was sparked the fire had already reached an estimated 12,000 acres in size. By July 13, the fire had again rapidly grown to 32,568 acres, its maximum coverage. Evacuations were also prompted in the Willow Springs Ranch area due to the fire. Later the same day, containment reached 5%, and fire crews worked to keep the fire within boundaries. On July 14, crews continued to establish and secure firelines. By July 15, contain ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Lightning
Lightning is a naturally occurring electrostatic discharge during which two electrically charged regions, both in the atmosphere or with one on the ground, temporarily neutralize themselves, causing the instantaneous release of an average of one gigajoule of energy. This discharge may produce a wide range of electromagnetic radiation, from heat created by the rapid movement of electrons, to brilliant flashes of visible light in the form of black-body radiation. Lightning causes thunder, a sound from the shock wave which develops as gases in the vicinity of the discharge experience a sudden increase in pressure. Lightning occurs commonly during thunderstorms as well as other types of energetic weather systems, but volcanic lightning can also occur during volcanic eruptions. The three main kinds of lightning are distinguished by where they occur: either inside a single thundercloud (intra-cloud), between two clouds (cloud-to-cloud), or between a cloud and the ground ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
2024 Arizona Wildfires
The 2024 Arizona wildfires were a series of wildfires that burned throughout the state of Arizona during the calendar year 2024. List of wildfires The following is a list of fires that burned more than , or produced significant structural damage or casualties. {, class="wikitable sortable plainrowheaders mw-collapsible" style="text-align:center;" , - !scope="col", Name !scope="col", County !scope="col", Acres !scope="col", Start date !scope="col", Containment date !scope="col", Notes !scope="col" class="unsortable", Ref , - !scope="row", Rock , Gila County, Arizona, Gila, , 4,306, , , , , , , , , , - !scope="row", Wolf , Coconino County, Arizona, Coconino, , 9,896, , , , May 23, , , , , , - !scope="row", Flying Bucket , Maricopa County, Arizona, Maricopa, , 2,795, , , , May 12, , , , , , - !scope="row", Toyo , Gila County, Arizona, Gila, Graham County, Arizona, Graham, , 1,778, , , , {{center, {{dts, 2024, 5, 24, format=md, , , , , , - !scope="row", Wildcat Fire, Wil ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Wildfire
A wildfire, forest fire, bushfire, wildland fire or rural fire is an unplanned, uncontrolled and unpredictable fire in an area of combustible vegetation. Depending on the type of vegetation present, a wildfire may be more specifically identified as a bushfire( in Australia), desert fire, grass fire, hill fire, peat fire, prairie fire, vegetation fire, or veld fire. Some natural forest ecosystems depend on wildfire. Wildfires are distinct from beneficial human usage of wildland fire, called controlled burning, although controlled burns can turn into wildfires. Fossil charcoal indicates that wildfires began soon after the appearance of terrestrial plants approximately 419 million years ago during the Silurian period. Earth's carbon-rich vegetation, seasonally dry climates, atmospheric oxygen, and widespread lightning and volcanic ignitions create favorable conditions for fires. The occurrence of wildfires throughout the history of terrestrial life invites conjecture tha ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Pinal County, Arizona
Pinal County is in the central part of the U.S. state of Arizona. According to the 2020 census, the population of the county was 425,264, making it Arizona's third-most populous county. The county seat is Florence. The county was founded in 1875. Pinal County contains parts of the Tohono Oʼodham Nation, the Gila River Indian Community and the San Carlos Apache Indian Reservation, as well as all of the Ak-Chin Indian Community. Pinal County is included in the Phoenix– Mesa– Scottsdale, Arizona Metropolitan Statistical Area. Suburban growth southward from greater Phoenix has begun to spread into the county's northern parts; similarly, growth northward from Tucson is spreading into the county's southern portions. Pinal County has five cities: Maricopa, Casa Grande, Apache Junction, Eloy, and Coolidge. There are also many unincorporated areas, which have shown accelerated growth patterns in recent years; such suburban development is likely to continue for the foresee ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Arizona
Arizona ( ; nv, Hoozdo Hahoodzo ; ood, Alĭ ṣonak ) is a U.S. state, state in the Southwestern United States. It is the list of U.S. states and territories by area, 6th largest and the list of U.S. states and territories by population, 14th most populous of the 50 states. Its capital city, capital and List of largest cities, largest city is Phoenix, Arizona, Phoenix. Arizona is part of the Four Corners region with Utah to the north, Colorado to the northeast, and New Mexico to the east; its other neighboring states are Nevada to the northwest, California to the west and the List of states of Mexico, Mexican states of Sonora and Baja California (state), Baja California to the south and southwest. Arizona is the 48th state and last of the contiguous United States, contiguous states to be admitted to the Union, achieving statehood on February 14, 1912. Historically part of the territory of in New Spain, it became part of independent Mexico in 1821. After being defeated in th ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Oracle, Arizona
Oracle is a census-designated place (CDP) in Pinal County, Arizona, United States. The population was 3,686 at the 2010 Census, falling to 3,051 at the 2020 Census. Buffalo Bill Cody owned the High Jinks Gold Mine in Oracle briefly and, in 1911, appeared as "Santa" for a group of local children. The community is the location of the Biosphere 2 experiment. Oracle was also the postal address for environmentalist author Edward Abbey, who never lived in the town but visited often. Oracle is becoming a bedroom community for Tucson, Arizona, but large-scale development is opposed by many residents. Oracle State Park is adjacent. The Arizona Trail passes through the Park and community. Oracle is the gateway to the road up the north face of Mount Lemmon, which starts off of American Avenue and currently offers a secondary route to the top. Prior to the construction of the Catalina Highway on the opposite side of the Santa Catalina range, the Oracle Control Road was the only road ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Wildfires In The United States During 2024 ...
This is a list of wildfires across the United States during 2024, that have burned more than 1,000 acres (400 hectares), produced significant structural damage or casualties, or otherwise been notable. Acreage and containment figures may not be up to date. List See also * 2024 Arizona wildfires * 2024 California wildfires * 2024 Colorado wildfires * 2024 Florida wildfires * 2024 Idaho wildfires * 2024 Montana wildfires * 2024 Nevada wildfires * 2024 New Mexico wildfires * 2024 Oklahoma wildfires * 2024 Texas wildfires * 2024 Utah wildfires * 2024 Virginia wildfires * 2024 Washington wildfires * 2024 Wyoming wildfires References {{2024 wildfires * 2024 Predicted and scheduled events * January 1 ** In the United States, books, films, and other works published in 1928 will enter the public domain, assuming there are no changes made to copyright law. ***'' Steamboat Willie'', Walt Disney ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Park Fire
The Park Fire was an extremely large wildfire in Northern California's Butte County, California, Butte and Tehama County, California, Tehama counties. It ignited on July 24, 2024 in an alleged act of arson in the city of Chico, California, Chico's Bidwell Park in Butte County. Defying initial fire suppression efforts, the Park Fire grew rapidly over the following days, burning into the Ishi Wilderness and the Lassen National Forest. Thousands of people in foothill communities evacuated, Lassen Volcanic National Park closed to the public, and hundreds of buildings were destroyed. The fire burned a total of before being fully contained on September 26, 2024. Fire suppression operations cost $351 million. The Park Fire became the largest wildfire of California's 2024 California wildfires, 2024 wildfire season, the fourth List of California wildfires#Largest wildfires, largest in California history, the second largest single wildfire (as compared to a Glossary of wildfire term ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Adams Fire
The 2024 Adams Fire was a wildfire that rapidly burned 5,029 acres across Maricopa County, located in the U.S. state of Arizona from June 2 to June 10. 268 personnel were assigned to the fire, and the fire was determined to have been human-caused. Progression The fire started on June 2, and by June 4 it had already covered a maximum of 5,029 acres. Firefighters also continued working on control lines, and was declared 30% contained the same day. By June 5, the fire had reached 49% containment, and it was determined that the fire was human-caused. 268 personnel were assigned to the fire. The north side of the fire was chosen for containment efforts. On June 6, the fire was 62% contained, and the fire was approximated to be one mile east of Fort McDowell. On June 7, Tonto National Forest remained closed as the fire burned, and containment on the fire reached 86%. Fire crews made further progress on containment on the south side of the fire. Crews also repaired structures alon ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Wildcat Fire
The wildcat is a species complex comprising two Felinae, small wild cat species: the European wildcat (''Felis silvestris'') and the African wildcat (''F. lybica''). The European wildcat inhabits forests in Europe, Anatolia and the Caucasus, while the African wildcat inhabits semi-arid landscapes and steppes in Africa, the Arabian Peninsula, Central Asia, into western India and western China. The wildcat species differ in fur pattern, tail, and size: the European wildcat has long fur and a bushy tail with a rounded tip; the smaller African wildcat is more faintly striped, has short sandy-gray fur and a tapering tail; the Asiatic wildcat (''F. lybica ornata'') is spotted. The wildcat and the other members of the Felidae, cat family had a common ancestor about 10–15 million years ago. The European wildcat Evolution, evolved during the Cromerian Stage about 866,000 to 478,000 years ago; its direct ancestor was ''Felis lunensis''. The ''silvestris'' and ''lybica'' lineages probabl ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
2024 Wildfires In The United States ...
This is a list of wildfires across the United States during 2024, that have burned more than 1,000 acres (400 hectares), produced significant structural damage or casualties, or otherwise been notable. Acreage and containment figures may not be up to date. List See also * 2024 Arizona wildfires * 2024 California wildfires * 2024 Colorado wildfires * 2024 Florida wildfires * 2024 Idaho wildfires * 2024 Montana wildfires * 2024 Nevada wildfires * 2024 New Mexico wildfires * 2024 Oklahoma wildfires * 2024 Texas wildfires * 2024 Utah wildfires * 2024 Virginia wildfires * 2024 Washington wildfires * 2024 Wyoming wildfires References {{2024 wildfires * 2024 Predicted and scheduled events * January 1 ** In the United States, books, films, and other works published in 1928 will enter the public domain, assuming there are no changes made to copyright law. ***'' Steamboat Willie'', Walt Disney ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
