Rain Helps Crews Raise Containment on Wild River Fire to 29%
Recent rainfall that tamped down flames has given crews a chance to secure lines and adjust resources ahead of further weather changes.
Overview
- The fire, which began on Nov. 1, has been mapped at 821 acres and is fully contained inside White Mountain National Forest boundaries.
- InciWeb updated containment to 29% on Nov. 9 as rain and cooler conditions reduced active flame to mostly smoldering in leaf litter.
- Incident resources include 95 personnel, two helicopters, a bulldozer, two engines, eight suppression modules, and an unmanned aerial system.
- Early response was slowed by remote access and a washed-out road from 2023, forcing crews to use utility vehicles and to build a temporary footbridge for access.
- A forest closure remains in effect, a public briefing is scheduled for Nov. 10, and the cause is still under investigation while full control awaits sustained, season-ending precipitation.