05/29/2026
N Tsaile Butte Fire Update
Thursday, May 28, 2026 at 8:56 p.m.
Location: In the vicinity of Tsaile Butte, Tsaile, AZ
Start date: Wednesday, May 27, 2026
Acres: 0.5 acres
Cause: Lightning
Containment: 100% contained
Wildfire description
Firefighters made significant progress on the fire today and have reached 100% containment. The Navajo Hotshot Crew spent the day constructing and improving handline along the perimeter while working closely with the helicopter. The helicopter completed essential work by cooling hotspots along the fire’s edge and within the interior of the fire where isolated pockets of heat and flame remained.
The Navajo Hotshot Crew will remain on scene overnight. Tomorrow, a small module of firefighters, along with the helicopter, will continue securing the fire’s interior and extinguishing remaining hotspots. Community members may continue to see smoke from the fire area as crews work to secure deep-burning interior heat. Smoke does not necessarily indicate fire growth, but rather ongoing suppression and mop-up operations.
This will be the last update for the fire unless there are any significant changes.
Evacuations and closures
There are no closures or evacuations at this time.
Smoke impacts
Light smoke may be visible in the immediate area.
Remarks
Community members may continue to see helicopter activity in the area tomorrow. To help ensure safe and efficient operations, please avoid gathering near the helicopter dip site and give aviation resources plenty of space to work.
This notice is to inform local and adjoining residents, law enforcement agencies, fire departments and local chapters.
