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.
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A wildfire near Kingman has forced the evacuations of communities near the western Arizona city Sunday. The Flag Fire, which started Sunday afternoon at around 2 p.m. in the Hualapai Mountains, between the Flag Mine and Wild Cow Campground, has forced the evacuation of the Hualapai Mountain Park, Lodge and the Pine Lake Community south of Kingman. The fire has burned an estimated 600 acres with zero-percent containment.
Communities of Atherton Acres and Pinion Pine are in a “SET” condition. People in that area should be preparing to be evacuated when the “GO” order is given. The fire is burning through Ponderosa Pine, brush and grass. Hualapai Mountain Road is closed to everyone except evacuees and first responders. The Red Cross has set up a shelter for evacuees at Palo Christi School at 500 Maple Street in Kingman. The fire is believed to be human caused, but is under investigation. We will update the story with fire information when we receive
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.