As of Saturday morning, the fire was measured at 1,265 acres and 62% contained. Author: 12 News Updated: 9:51 AM MST May 1, 2021
KINGMAN, Ariz. Authorities have lifted evacuations for residents after a wildfire has been better contained in the Hualapai Mountains near Kingman.
The evacuations that were in place for around 200 homes in the Pine Lake community, Hualapai Mountain Park and Hualapai Mountain Lodge were lifted Friday after officials said the fire was more than 50% contained.
On Saturday morning, officials said the fire expanded to 1,265 acres and is 62% contained.
Mohave County declared an emergency as a result of the fire, closing Hualapai Mountain Park and activating an emergency response and recovery plan.
The fire has reportedly spread 600 acres, according to officials. Author: 12 News Updated: 7:05 PM MST April 25, 2021
KINGMAN, Ariz. A wildfire in the Hualapai Mountains near Kingman has forced officials to order evacuations on Sunday afternoon.
Officials say that the evacuations are in place for about 200 homes in the Pine Lake community, Hualapai Mountain Park and Hualapai Mountain Lodge.
Hualapai Mountain Road has been closed at Milepost 10 to everyone except emergency vehicles, according to officials.
The fire has grown to 600 acres. Fire personnel are working from air and ground.
The Red Cross has set up shelter arrangements at Palo Christy Elementary School located at 500 Maple Street.
The Flag Fire broke out overnight in Kingman, Arizona, prompting officials to issue evacuation orders
The Flag Fire in Arizona has swelled to a dangerous level, prompting officials to issue evacuation orders Monday.
The fire broke out near Kingman on Sunday around 2 p.m. By 5:30 p.m., the fire had spread to cover around 600 acres.
Around 200 homes have so far been affected by the evacuation order. Flag Fire burning in the Hualapai Mountains, south of Kingman (AzEIN EBS @AzEIN EBS)
A strong wind throughout the afternoon pushed the fire to the north. The low relative humidity encouraged the fire, though officials hope that a higher humidity on Monday will help to mitigate further spread.
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In just a few hours, the Flag Fire scorched hundreds of acres in the Hualapai Mountains southeast of Kingman. FOX 10 s Ty Brennan reports.
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Wild Cow Campground in Kingman and the Bureau of Land Management says the fire is being battled from the ground and air.
Crews believe the fire began around 2 p.m. on Sunday, April 25 in the Hualapai Mountains. So far, over 1,000 acres of Ponderosa pine at higher elevations, brush and grass have burned.