"This fire is notable for its rapid initial spread to 50 acres within a few days of discovery, highlighting the need for prompt monitoring and potential resource deployment by the USFS."
The Cox Springs wildfire, located in Gila County, Arizona, was first discovered on August 29, 2026, and remains active as of the latest update. The United States Forest Service (USFS) is the jurisdictional agency overseeing the incident. As of the most recent report on August 31, 2026, the fire has burned 50 acres with no containment achieved and no personnel or cost estimates reported. The fire’s cause is listed as natural, and no specific fire behavior or weather conditions have been documented. Since the incident is still in its early stages, the situation remains fluid with potential for growth as conditions evolve.
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IRWIN ID: {25BC4849-37C8-43CF-B56F-0BCA7451B340}
Discovered: Aug 29, 2026
Cause: Natural
Managing Agency: USFS
Coordinates: 33.5678, -110.7567
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The Cox Springs Fire has burned 50 acres as of August 31, 2026.
Containment has not been officially reported for the Cox Springs Fire.
The official cause has been listed as: Natural.
The Cox Springs Fire is burning in Gila, AZ.
The Cox Springs Fire is no longer in our filtered incident feed. This alone does not confirm extinguishment.
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