Wildcat Fire

Wildcat Fire
An aerial view of the Wildcat Fire, as seen on May 18, 2024
Date(s)
  • May 18, 2024 (2024-05-18)
  • June 3, 2024 (2024-06-03)
Statistics
Perimeter100% contained
Burned area14,402 acres (5,828 ha; 23 sq mi; 58 km2)
Impacts
Deaths0
Non-fatal injuries0+
Ignition
CauseHuman-caused
MotiveUnknown

The 2024 Wildcat Fire was a relatively large wildfire that burned in the Tonto National Forest, located in the U.S. state of Arizona. The fire burned 14,402 acres of land before being declared contained on June 3. It was the second-largest wildfire of the 2024 Arizona wildfire season, only behind the Freeman Fire.