Campwood
wildfire Updated
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Response
LEAD AGENCY
AZ Department of Forestry and Fire ManagementRESPONSE LEVEL
Type 4
Details
INCIDENT DETAILS
FIRE BEHAVIOR
Minimal
DESCRIPTION
5 Miles NE from Bagdad, AZOVERVIEW
Campwood Fire started on 08/23 and is currently at 1,215 acres and 90% containment.Campwood Fire Report — September 1, 2026
Crews patrol and mop up containment lines northeast of Bagdad
The Campwood Fire is burning in chaparral northeast of Bagdad in Yavapai County. Over the last 72 hours, fire activity subsided to creeping and backing as firefighters secured the perimeter. Engine crews are currently patrolling established lines and conducting mop-up operations with no threats to surrounding communities.
Evacuations and Closures
- No evacuation orders, warnings, or road closures are in effect as of September 1.
Conditions and Outlook
Southerly to southwesterly winds are forecast to produce afternoon gusts over the coming days, accompanied by lower humidity before shower chances develop late in the week. Fire behavior is expected to remain minimal, with activity limited to smoldering and creeping within interior fuels. Assigned personnel will continue monitoring containment lines and extinguishing remaining hot spots.
Cause and Context
Officials confirmed the fire was ignited by lightning during a thunderstorm northeast of Bagdad on August 23. Management of the incident was transferred to a Type 3 Incident Management Team on August 31.
Resources
- Arizona Department of Forestry and Fire Management
- Yavapai County Sheriff's Office
- Yavapai County Emergency Management
- AZ511 Arizona Road Conditions
Official updates current through September 1, 2026.
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