What is the name and location of the wildfire?
As of August 11, 2025, the Bronco Fire is burning on the San Carlos Apache Reservation in Arizona.
The fire is situated northeast of Phillips Park Tank in Hilltop, approximately 30 miles northeast of the community of San Carlos, and is moving eastward through brushy, steep terrain (1).
This wildfire is one of two major blazes in the region, occurring less than 10 miles from the Indian Creek Fire.
Which cities or areas are affected by the Bronco Fire?
The cities and areas affected by the Bronco Fire include:
Smoke from the fire has created air-quality concerns for these communities, prompting health advisories for sensitive groups (2).
What is the current containment status of the Bronco Fire?
As of August 11, 2025, the Bronco Fire has burned approximately 18,109 acres and is 0% contained (3).
Firefighting crews are focusing on securing the south side of the fire using the 100 and 1400 roads, while also working along the Y2 Road to prevent the blaze from advancing northward.
Extreme drought and dry fuel conditions, compounded by gusty winds, continue to challenge suppression efforts.
Are there any evacuation orders or alerts in place?
While no formal evacuation orders have been issued specifically for the Bronco Fire, authorities have issued health advisories for smoke impacts in the Bylas and Peridot areas.
Residents, particularly the elderly and individuals with respiratory conditions, are advised to remain indoors when possible. Community meetings have been held to keep residents informed about fire status, weather conditions, and emergency preparedness measures.
How can I protect myself from wildfire smoke?
Always plan ahead to protect yourself from wildfire smoke.
- Get a free air quality app for real-time air quality alerts and forecasts.
- Shut doors and windows and set the HVAC to recirculate mode.
- Run a high-performance air purifier to filter wildfire smoke.
- Contribute to your community’s outdoor air quality data.
- Stay indoors; if you do need to go outdoors, wear a KN95/FFP2 mask.
As of August 11, 2025, this fire is 0% contained.
