Fire management agencies overseeing operations for the Boulder View Fire in northern Maricopa County issued their final update regarding the incident on Tuesday morning, July 2.

The fire began Thursday, June 27, with firefighters responding at about 2:30 p.m.

All evacuations ordered for the fire were lifted, and communities returned to READY status as of 5 p.m. Sunday, June 30. The Central West Zone Type 3 Incident Management Team has assumed command of the Boulder View Fire that is under the jurisdiction of the Arizona Department of Forestry and Fire Management and the Tonto National Forest.

Containment of the fire has increased to 80% with the additional containment along the north and west sides of the fire. The total area is 3,711 acres.

Tuesday, July 2, fire crews worked to reinforce fire lines and to extend containment around the perimeter of the fire. They also addressed hotspots in the Camp Creek drainage area along the southeast corner of the fire. The thicker vegetation holds the heat longer and makes it harder for firefighters to extinguish smoldering embers.

In addition, crews are to patrol and mop up the interior of the burned area and continue to extend the containment further around the southeast. Fire crews currently assigned to the Boulder View Fire will be ready to assist the Arizona Department of Forestry and Fire Management and the Tonto National Forest with any new fires as the Fourth of July approaches. Stage 1 Fire Restrictions are in effect across the entire Tonto National Forest. For more information, visit fs.usda.gov/alerts/tonto/alerts-notices.

Bartlett Dam Road and Horseshoe Dam Road reopened Monday morning, July 1. Bartlett and Horseshoe Lake recreation sites are accessible.

There remains a current closure order for forest roads off Bartlett Dam Road from the Wildcat Fire in early June. Forest Road 20 (Needle Rock Road) and all recreation sites along the Verde River, including Box Bar, Needle Rock Picnic Site and Needle Rock Beach are inaccessible due to fire suppression operations for the Boulder View Fire. To get the most up-to-date information and news about the Tonto National Forest, follow them on X @TontoForest and Facebook @TontoNationalForest.

The McDowell Sonoran Preserve reopened trailheads Monday, July 1. For information, visit scottsdaleaz.gov/preserve.

The health and safety of firefighters and the public are always the highest priority. Avoid the area while crews conduct fire suppression operations. The public is urged to sign up for the Maricopa County Emergency Notification System. The system provides quick notification of emergency evacuations. To learn more about the Arizona Emergency Information Network visit ein.az.gov/ready-set-go.

Firefighting aircraft and drones are a dangerous combination. Drones in the area could lead to accidents or slow down wildfire suppression operations. “If you fly…we can’t.”