APACHE JUNCTION, Ariz. — Fire crews are fighting the Ghost Fire, burning close to Lost Dutchman State Park, about eight miles southwest of Tortilla Flat.
The fire ignited on Friday.
Head to 12news.com/wildfires to get the latest information on all the fires burning around Arizona.
The full evacuation list, evacuation center information and up-to-date road closures can be found below:
Latest fire updates:
- The westbound lane of State Route 88 has reopened near Apache Junction, according to the Arizona Department of Forestry and Fire Management.
- All evacuations have been lifted
- Fire is 100% contained
- Burned 88 acres
- Some heat remains, primarily within downed trees along both sides of SR 88
How many acres has it burned?
The Ghost Fire has burned 88 acres and is 100% contained as of Saturday night, fire officials said.
Are there any evacuations?
According to the Arizona Department of Forestry and Fire Management, evacuations were conducted earlier to Goldfield Ghost Town and Lost Dutchman, but evacuation orders have since been lifted.
There are no communities under “GO,” “SET,” or “READY” orders.
Go to the Arizona Emergency Information Network website to learn how the READY, SET, GO evacuation system works.
What roads or highways have been closed?
State Route 88 westbound has reopened near Apache Junction after being restricted because of the Ghost Fire.
Are there any shelters available for residents who may be evacuated?
Officials have not released information on shelters.
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Wildfire Go-Kit:
Residents in wildfire-prone areas are urged to have an emergency supplies kit to bring with them of they are evacuated from their homes, especially as Arizona residents are beginning to see early widespread fire activity throughout the state.
An emergency supply kit should be put together long before a wildfire or another disaster occurs. Make sure to keep it easily accessible so you can take it with you when you have to evacuate.
The National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) recommends that residents near a disaster store emergency supplies in a plastic tub, small suitcase, trash can, backpack, or other containers.
Residents should make sure they have the necessities, such as three gallons of water per person and a three-day supply of ready-to-eat food, the NFPA said. A first-aid kit, prescription medications, contact lenses, and non-prescription drugs should also be taken into account.
Copies of any important family documents, including insurance policies, identification, bank account records, and emergency contact numbers should also be taken and put into a waterproof, portable container in your kit, the NFPA said.
The association lists other items that would help in a disaster, including:
Sleeping bag or warm blanket for each person
Battery-powered or hand-cranked radio and a NOAA weather radio to receive up-to-date information
Dust mask or cotton T-shirt to filter the air
Matches in a waterproof container
Complete change of clothing including long pants, long sleeve shirts, and sturdy shoes stored in a waterproof container
Signal flare
The entire NFPA checklist of supplies can be found here.
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