Although Horsethief Basin Lake was evacuated and both the community of Crown King and the census-designated place of Black Canyon City were threatened, no injuries or deaths were reported, and no buildings were destroyed.

The fire began at around 2 pm (MDT) on June 30, 2021, in the Castle Creek Wilderness in the Prescott National Forest.

An evacuation order was issued for Horsethief Basin Lake due to winds pushing the fire towards the reservoir, while Crown King was put on high alert.

[8] The Tiger Fire was fully contained on July 30 after burning a total area of 16,278 acres (6,587 ha).

[10] A shelter was opened at New River Elementary School near Black Canyon Highway for evacuees affected by the blaze.