• May 10, 2021
Fire Continues To Burn South Of Crown King
Evacuations and road closures are in effect as a fire burns seven miles southwest of Crown King, according to county and forest officials. The Bureau of Land Management on Sunday evening reported the Tussock Fire had spread to about 3,500 acres; an estimate for containment has not been released.
Mandatory evacuations have been issued for Minihaha, Horse Thief and Fort Misery communities. A shelter has been established at Mayer High School. No official notice has been issued for Crown King, though the county has directed residents to prepare for potential evacuation. County officials say the fire’s cause remains under investigation while fire crews and air operations work to mitigate the blaze.