Historical · 11,939 acres · Final report · contained July 9, 2026
15 Miles N from Globe, AZ
Loading map…
Incident data
Federal incident record via NIFC Wildland Fire Interagency Geospatial Services (WFIGS).
Started
June 15, 2026
Contained
July 9, 2026
Peak acres
11,939
Containment
100%
Cause
Natural
County
Gila
Complexity
Type 4 Incident
Personnel
12
Cost to date
$12.7M
Estimated final cost
$17.0M
Fuel
Short Grass (1 foot), Brush (2 feet)
Behavior
Minimal: Creeping, Smoldering
Managing team
Type 5 IC
Jurisdiction
USFS
About the Sycamore Fire
The Sycamore Fire was an 11,939-acre lightning-caused wildfire in the Tonto National Forest, about 15 miles north of Globe in Gila County, Arizona. It started June 15, 2026 and more than doubled over its first weekend as it spread northwest toward the Salt River Canyon Wilderness. NIFC recorded containment on July 9, 2026.
The Gila County Sheriff's Office placed the M-K Ranch area in SET status on June 23 as increased fire activity raised the threat, and the last evacuation advisory, for Haystack Ranch, was lifted on July 1. The Central West Zone Type 3 team handed command back to the Tonto National Forest on July 3 as activity fell to interior smoldering. Suppression costs reached about 12.7 million dollars. Incident data comes from the NIFC Wildland Fire Interagency Geospatial Services (WFIGS) feed.
Sycamore Fire perimeter 070226 · Map of the fire area with 84% containment
Operations maps from the incident team. The Public Information Map shows the fire perimeter with its contained and uncontained line, plus road closures; the Activity Map shows the day's firefighting activity around the fire.
EvacuationJuly 1, 2026
Gila County lifts the SET advisory for Haystack Ranch, the last community under an evacuation notice.
InciWeb reported the Sycamore Fire holding at 11,939 acres with containment up to 68% about 15 miles north of Globe. Fire behavior stayed low to moderate in the interior as crews extinguished hot spots and strengthened lines under gusty winds and low humidity.
Sycamore Fire containment grows to 68% north of GlobeKTAR · June 30, 2026
KTAR reported the Sycamore Fire reached 68% containment at 11,939 acres with about 385 personnel assigned. Incident meteorologists said no lightning or rain was expected over the Fourth of July weekend, easing concerns about new ignitions as crews kept making progress.
Sycamore Fire: 11,879 acres, 37% containment as Red Flag persists (June 28)InciWeb · June 28, 2026, 8:20 AM
Crews reinforced containment lines along forest roads and extinguished remaining hotspots Saturday under a Red Flag Warning, with humidity in the mid-teens and southwest gusts near 30 mph. Griffin, Haystack, and M-K ranches stayed in SET status; Forest Roads 303, 584, and 219 remained closed.
Sycamore Fire Daily Update: 11,859 acres, lines hold under Red Flag (June 27)InciWeb · June 27, 2026, 8:30 AM
As of June 27, InciWeb put the Sycamore Fire at 11,859 acres and 37% contained, 15 miles north of Globe. Crews held perimeter lines under a Red Flag Warning through Sunday and prepared for possible spread west toward the Salt River. Griffin Ranch, Haystack Ranch, and M-K Ranch stay in SET status.
Sycamore Smoke Outlook 06-26-2026InciWeb · June 26, 2026, 8:55 AM
InciWeb posted the June 26 smoke outlook for the Sycamore Fire, a daily forecast of air-quality conditions in and around the fire for nearby communities while the incident stays active.
Sycamore Daily Update 06-26-2026InciWeb · June 26, 2026, 8:30 AM
As of June 26, the Sycamore Fire reached 11,852 acres at 37 percent containment about 15 miles north of Globe. A Red Flag Warning through Sunday brought afternoon humidity of 16 to 21 percent and wind gusts to 35 mph, and Griffin Ranch, Haystack Ranch, and M-K Ranch stayed in SET status.
Earlier coverage· 22 entries · June 17, 2026 to June 25, 2026
InciWeb photographs · June 25, 2026 · 5 photos
Fire glow during night operations 062326Night operations crew membersCrew members and engine during night operationsCrew members preparing drip torchesNight operations TNF engineView gallery on InciWeb ↗
Sycamore Fire Daily Update: firing operations strengthen east-side lines (June 25)InciWeb · June 25, 2026, 8:30 AM
InciWeb's June 25 daily update said crews ran firing operations Wednesday night to strengthen containment lines on the fire's east side, with containment strongest along Forest Service Road 645. Griffin Ranch, Haystack Ranch, and M-K Ranch stayed in SET status.
Crews conducting firing operations at junction of 303 and 645 roadsFirefighter using drip torch during firing operationsPhoto of fire crews and equipment initiating firing operations at junction of 645 and 303 roadsFiring operations at night on the east side of the fire 062326Crew members conducting firing operations on the east side of the firePhoto showing personnel conducting firing operations at nightUsing a drone during night operationsView gallery on InciWeb ↗
Sycamore Fire Daily Update: 9,530 acres, 17% contained (June 24)InciWeb · June 24, 2026, 8:30 AM
InciWeb's June 24 update put the Sycamore Fire at 9,530 acres and 17% contained north of Globe. Crews began strategic firing operations to strengthen lines on the southeast side, and Griffin Ranch, Haystack Ranch, and M-K Ranch remained in SET status.
The Gila County Sheriff's Office places the M-K Ranch area in SET status.
Source: Gila County Sheriff's Office · June 23, 2026, 6:56 PM
Gila County places M-K Ranch in SET status. On the evening of June 23, the Gila County Sheriff's Office placed the M-K Ranch area in SET status as increased activity on the Sycamore Fire raised the threat. Residents were advised to be ready to leave and to consider relocating voluntarily.
Gila County places M-K Ranch in SET statusInciWeb · June 23, 2026, 6:56 PM
On the evening of June 23, the Gila County Sheriff's Office placed the M-K Ranch area in SET status as increased activity on the Sycamore Fire raised the threat. Residents were advised to be ready to leave and to consider relocating voluntarily.
Sycamore Fire Daily Update 06-23-2026InciWeb · June 23, 2026, 8:00 AM
InciWeb's June 23 morning update reported the Sycamore Fire at 9,036 acres and 8 percent contained, with the fire most active on its northwest side and continued growth expected. Griffin Ranch and Haystack Ranch remained in SET status.
Aerial view of smoke moving into Salt River Canyon Wilderness, northwest corner of the firePhoto showing smoke moving into the Salt River Canyon Wilderness Area.View gallery on InciWeb ↗
Arizona wildfire burns more than 8,000 acres near GlobeArizona Daily Star · June 22, 2026, 12:15 PM
The Sycamore Fire reached 8,083 acres and 7% containment as of June 22, burning in remote terrain west of U.S. 60 in the Tonto National Forest. Firefighters established the first containment line on June 20 along the southwest side; cliffs and canyons are hampering access for ground crews.
Sycamore Fire north of Globe burns more than 8,000 acres with 7% containment. The Sycamore Fire held at 8,083 acres Monday morning with 7% containment, per the latest incident command report. The fire more than doubled from Saturday to Sunday, spreading northwest toward the Salt River Canyon Wilderness Area under hot, dry, and breezy conditions.
Sycamore Fire north of Globe burns more than 8,000 acres with 7% containmentKTAR · June 22, 2026
The Sycamore Fire held at 8,083 acres Monday morning with 7% containment, per the latest incident command report. The fire more than doubled from Saturday to Sunday, spreading northwest toward the Salt River Canyon Wilderness Area under hot, dry, and breezy conditions.
The fire more than doubles over the weekend, spreading northwest toward the Salt River Canyon Wilderness.
Source: Arizona's Family · June 21, 2026, 9:54 AM
Sycamore Fire doubles in size north of Globe. Arizona's Family reported the Sycamore Fire more than doubled from Saturday to Sunday, spreading northwest toward the Salt River Canyon Wilderness as hot, dry, breezy conditions drove rapid growth.
Sycamore Fire doubles in size north of GlobeArizona's Family · June 21, 2026, 9:54 AM
Arizona's Family reported the Sycamore Fire more than doubled from Saturday to Sunday, spreading northwest toward the Salt River Canyon Wilderness as hot, dry, breezy conditions drove rapid growth.
Hotter and drier conditions contribute to Increased activity on the east side of the Sycamore fireAerial view of the fire area looking to the eastHotter and drier conditions contribute to increased activity 061926Increased activity on the east side of the Sycamore fireFire activity increased Friday afternoonView gallery on InciWeb ↗
Sycamore Fire burns over 8K acres in Tonto National ForestArizona's Family · June 20, 2026, 8:03 AM
The Sycamore Fire grew to 8,083 acres by Sunday evening with 7% containment, threatening nearby ranches east of Roosevelt Lake. Haystack Ranch and Griffin Ranch residents were placed in SET status, meaning they should be prepared to evacuate.
Helicopter helping cool hot spots with water drops.Fire activity increasing and spreading northType 3 helicopter with bucket lifts off enroute to Sycamore FireView of activity from the north side of the fireView gallery on InciWeb ↗
Sycamore Fire Emergency Closure OrderU.S. Forest Service · June 17, 2026
The Tonto National Forest issued an emergency closure on June 17 barring public access to roads and trails in the Globe Ranger District because of the uncontrolled Sycamore Fire. The order runs through July 17 around forest roads 219, 220, 303, and 584.
Fire starts about 15 miles north of Globe in the Tonto National Forest.
Source: U.S. Forest Service · June 17, 2026
Sycamore Fire Emergency Closure Order. The Tonto National Forest issued an emergency closure on June 17 barring public access to roads and trails in the Globe Ranger District because of the uncontrolled Sycamore Fire. The order runs through July 17 around forest roads 219, 220, 303, and 584.
The Gila County Sheriff's Office places the M-K Ranch area in SET status.
Source: Gila County Sheriff's Office · June 23, 2026, 6:56 PM
Gila County places M-K Ranch in SET status. On the evening of June 23, the Gila County Sheriff's Office placed the M-K Ranch area in SET status as increased activity on the Sycamore Fire raised the threat. Residents were advised to be ready to leave and to consider relocating voluntarily.
Sycamore Fire north of Globe burns more than 8,000 acres with 7% containment. The Sycamore Fire held at 8,083 acres Monday morning with 7% containment, per the latest incident command report. The fire more than doubled from Saturday to Sunday, spreading northwest toward the Salt River Canyon Wilderness Area under hot, dry, and breezy conditions.
The fire more than doubles over the weekend, spreading northwest toward the Salt River Canyon Wilderness.
Source: Arizona's Family · June 21, 2026, 9:54 AM
Sycamore Fire doubles in size north of Globe. Arizona's Family reported the Sycamore Fire more than doubled from Saturday to Sunday, spreading northwest toward the Salt River Canyon Wilderness as hot, dry, breezy conditions drove rapid growth.
Fire starts about 15 miles north of Globe in the Tonto National Forest.
Source: U.S. Forest Service · June 17, 2026
Sycamore Fire Emergency Closure Order. The Tonto National Forest issued an emergency closure on June 17 barring public access to roads and trails in the Globe Ranger District because of the uncontrolled Sycamore Fire. The order runs through July 17 around forest roads 219, 220, 303, and 584.
