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.
Tussock Fire continues to burn as aerial resources play crucial role in fire fight
12 News got an up close look at the aircraft dropping retardant to slow the spread of the fire. Author: Bianca Buono Updated: 10:34 PM MST May 10, 2021
CROWN KING, Ariz. Rebecca Thomas and her family couldn t wait to take their Can-am Maverick off-roading. They moved to the Valley from Utah last year and have been eyeing the paths near Crown King. Finally, with her daughter in town for Mother s Day weekend, they did it Saturday.
What they didn t realize was that a wildfire would break out in that same area while they were riding.