Cave Creek Complex fire

Cave Creek Complex fire

The Cave Creek Complex fire was the second largest wildfire in the state of Arizona to date, after the Rodeo-Chediski fire. The fire started in June 21, 2005 by a lightning strike from the raging monsoons and scorched 243,950 acres (987 km²).

Within an hour, the fire had already burned from 2,000 to 10,000 acres (8 to 40 km²).

When news agencies were covering the story, a FOX news affiliate captured video of the historic Cave Creek Mistress mine destroyed by the fire as soon as the fire touched it. The mine was a total loss.

Also in this fire, the largest recorded saguaro cactus, standing at 13.8 meters, was injured, and later collapsed.

Bibliography

*(2005). " [http://www.fema.gov/news/newsrelease.fema?id=17834|FEMA Authorizes Funds To Help Arizona Fight Cave Creek Complex] ." FEMA.gov. Retrieved September 8.
*(2005). "Crews Work to Turn Arizona Wildfire Away From Homes." "Los Angeles Times". June 24.
*(2005). " [http://www.foxnews.com/photoessay/0,4644,455,00.html|Western Flames] ." FOXNews. Retrieved September 8, 2007.


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