Featured Article Summary #15

The Tinder Fire was a wildfire that burned a large area of the Coconino National Forest in Arizona from April to May 2018. It was detected by a lookout tower and firefighters worked quickly to contain it. The fire spread rapidly due to strong winds, low humidity, and high temperatures, leading to the closure of a state route and evacuation orders for 1,000 houses. The fire was fully contained on May 24 and it was later discovered that it was caused by an illegal campfire. The Tinder Fire was one of many wildfires that occurred in Arizona in 2018. The governor had warned that the state could face a disastrous wildfire season due to dry weather conditions. At the time the Tinder Fire started, the weather in the region was extremely dry, hot, and windy. The Tinder Fire in the Coconino National Forest was accidentally named after the wrong trail. It quickly grew in size and forced the closure of a major road and the evacuation of homes. Firefighters were eventually able to contain the fire, and by May 24, it was almost fully contained. The Tinder Fire burned over 16,000 acres and cost $7.5 million to contain. It destroyed 96 buildings, including 33 homes, and was caused by an abandoned, illegal campfire. The responsible party could not be determined.