Island Fire in Arizona National Wildlife Refuge

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  The Island Fire was reported on July 25 at 9 p.m.“The fire is located about 25 miles southwest of Ehrenberg, Arizona, in the Cibola National Wildlife Refuge. The fire is estimated to be approximately 3,145 acres and is 92% contained. Closures: The Cibola National Wildlife Refuge’s Island Management Unit is closed to the public and Hart Mine Road is closed at the refuge boundary. The bridge on Hart Mine Road crossing the Colorado River collapsed into the river. Pedestrians, motorists, and boaters should avoid the area. Incident Information Basic Information Current as of Fri, 08/07/2026 - 16:23 Incident Time Zone Arizona Mountain Standard Time Incident Type Wildfire Cause Under Investigation Date of Origin Sat, 07/25/2026 - 21:00 Incident Time Zone Arizona Mountain Standard Time Location Cibola National Wildlife Refuge, Arizona Coordinates 33° 16' 46.7436'' Latitude -114° 40' 53.3352 '' Longitude Current Situation Total Personnel: 6 Size 3,145 Acres Percent of Perimeter Contained 92% Fuels Involved Brush Air Quality”
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  The Island Fire is burning in the Cibola National Wildlife Refuge“The fire is located about 25 miles southwest of Ehrenberg, Arizona, in the Cibola National Wildlife Refuge.”
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  The Cibola National Wildlife Refuge is approximately 25 miles southwest of Ehrenberg, Arizona“null”
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  The Island Fire spans 2,815 acres“Size 3,145 Acres”
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  The Island Fire remains 0% contained as of the latest update“The fire is estimated to be approximately 3,145 acres and is 92% contained.”
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  A bridge on Hart Mine Road over the Colorado River collapsed due to the fire“The bridge on Hart Mine Road crossing the Colorado River collapsed into the river.”
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  The area is closed to the public to allow firefighting operations“The Cibola National Wildlife Refuge’s Island Management Unit is closed to the public and Hart Mine Road is closed at the refuge boundary.”
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  Wildland firefighters are using engines to suppress the fire“null”
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  Wildland firefighters are using crews to suppress the fire“null”
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  Wildland firefighters are using aircraft to suppress the fire“null”
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  Additional resources are being deployed to suppress the fire“null”
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  Residents should avoid the area“Pedestrians, motorists, and boaters should avoid the area.”
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  Residents should respect the closure to ensure firefighter safety“null”
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  Residents should respect the closure to ensure effective suppression efforts“null”