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Evacuation orders lifted in Old Bisbee; wildfire contained
May 14, 2021 GMT
BISBEE, Ariz. (AP) Evacuation notices were lifted Friday for a Bisbee neighborhood that was threatened by a wildfire on the outskirts of the former mining town, county seat and modern-day tourist attraction in southeastern Arizona, officials said.
Residents were allowed to return home after ground crews supported by air tankers halted the fire that threatened approximately 30 structures in the Zacatecas Canyon area of Old Bisbee late Thursday.
There were no immediate reports of structure damage or injuries.
The fire was was estimated at 30 acres. Its cause was under investigation.
Elsewhere, crews supported by aircraft have contained a large wildfire in sparsely populated southern Yavapai County around 71% of its perimeter and evacuation notices were lifted for homes in several areas, fire managers said in a statement.
Evacuations lifted for Tussock Fire burning near Prescott National Forest
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PHOENIX - Arizona fire crews have gained control of a
wildfire near Crown King that spread to the Prescott National Forest.
Evacuation orders have been lifted for the Minnehaha, Fort Misery, and Horsethief Basin communities, however, residents should remain ready in case another evacuation is ordered. Crown King residents have been asked to do the same.
Crown King remains closed to non-residents.
Any displaced residents needing assistance should call the American Red Cross at 1-800-842-7349.
Timeline of the Tussock Fire
May 18
The human-caused Tussock Fire is now 94% contained. Officials said the Southwest Area Type 1 Incident Management Team #2 will transition back to the local unit, which will continue to monitor and patrol the wildfire for the next several days.
Tussock Fire burning near Prescott National Forest grows to 5,500 acres
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Tussock Fire: Over 4,000 acres burned southwest of Crown King, 0% contained
FOX 10 s Ty Brennan speaks to public information officer Manny Cordova on the Tussock Fire, which continues to burn southwest of Crown King. The fire is 0% contained.
PHOENIX - Arizona fire crews are working to control a wildfire near Crown King that has spread to the Prescott National Forest.
Evacuation orders have been issued for the Minnehaha, Fort Misery, and Horsethief Basin communities.
Crown King has been asked to start preparing in case another evacuation order is issued. Crown King is also closed to non-residents.