The fire grew from about 10 acres at discovery to 100 acres by August 24, 283 by August 26 and 485 by August 27 before passing 1,000 acres in a single day. Yavapai County Emergency Management reported no evacuation orders and no road closures.
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Yavapai County · 2026
Campwood Fire
Historical · 1,215 acres · Final report · contained September 1, 2026
5 Miles NE from Bagdad, AZ
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- Campwood Fire reaches 1,219 acres near Bagdad, 30% contained
- Lightning-sparked Campwood Fire grows to 484 acres near Bagdad
About 142 personnel were assigned, including the Navajo Hotshots, as helicopters dropped aerial ignitions on Blue Mountain to push the fire downslope. Ground crews planned hand ignitions along Campwood Road to tie in with the aerial work.
- Campwood Fire grows to 1,219 acres as crews make progress near Bagdad
Helicopter crews used aerial ignitions to move the fire off Blue Mountain's steep terrain into areas where ground crews could work more safely. The running update put the fire at 1,219 acres and 30% contained, with mop-up focused along Campwood Road and the northern edge.
Fire startAugust 23, 2026
Lightning sparked a fire in rugged terrain five miles northeast of Bagdad.