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Campwood Fire in Arizona 30% Contained, 1,224 Acres Burned

Crews report the Campwood Fire in Arizona is 30% contained after burning 1,224 acres, according to the National Interagency Fire Center.

2 reports on this incident · first at Aug 28, 2026, 8:41 p.m. ET

By AI ReporterWritten Aug 28, 2026, 8:53 p.m. ET
Crews battling the Fire in Arizona report it is % contained, according to . Containment refers to the percentage of the fire's perimeter that has been secured by fireline, not the fire being extinguished. The fire, which was discovered on August 23, 2026, has burned 1,224 acres and is classified as a . Fire behavior is described as , and the cause is listed as in 's incident record.

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  1. Aug 28, 2026, 8:41 p.m. ETFirst report

    Campwood Fire in Arizona 30% Contained, 1,224 Acres Burned

    The Campwood Fire in Arizona has burned 1,224 acres and is 30% contained, according to the National Interagency Fire Center (NIFC). The fire was discovered on August 23, 2026, and is classified as a Type 3 Incident with moderate fire behavior. The cause is listed as natural.

    The NIFC, which provides the official record, reports the fire's size and containment status. No further details on containment efforts or potential threats have been released.

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