Island Fire (Arizona)

Burning for 16 days across La Paz County, Arizona, the active Island Fire has consumed 3,145 acres at an average daily growth rate of approximately 197 acres per day. Located 7 miles south of Cibola, near Cibola, AZ, the USFWS-managed incident on federal land currently exhibits minimal, smoldering, and torching fire behavior within 2-foot brush fuel. Satellites are picking up a single heat signature over the past 48 hours, reflecting the current containment progress on the ground.

The Type 5 incident is being handled by a Type 5 Incident Commander and a minimal crew of 6 personnel, bringing total costs to $386,000 as the fire reaches 95% containment. The region's typical fire season spans from June to October, aligning with the late-July start date of July 26, 2026. This fire burns amidst a broader national landscape where 2,799,726 hectares have burned so far in 2026, marking a figure 49% below the two-decade average.