TONTO BASIN, Ariz. — Fire crews are currently fighting the Adams Fire, burning off State Route 87 near mile marker 200, northeast of Fountain Hills since June 2.
The nearby Goldfield Ranch Community is under SET evacuation status as of 10 a.m. on Monday. The Adams fire has burned over 5,029 acres according to Tonto National Forest officials. It is 62 percent contained as of Wednesday evening.
Officials have asked residents to avoid the Lower Sycamore area during the firefighting efforts.
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:
- Stage 1 Fire Restrictions will be in place across the entire forest Thursday, June 6.
- Firefighters will spend today continuing to monitor and patrol control lines and mop up.
- Goldfield Ranch Community is under SET evacuation status
- Super Scooper aircraft will be picking up water from nearby lakes. Please stay clear of the area where they are scooping.
- The Adams Fire jumped from 500 acres to over 5,025 acres
- 17 engines, interagency hotshot crews, multiple air units and 2 Super Scoopers are fighting the fire.
- There is still high fire danger throughout the Tonto National Forest and multiple other active fires such as the Spring Fire and Catahoula Fire.
How many acres has it burned?
The Adams Fire has burned over 5,025 acres and is 62% contained as of Wednesday morning, fire officials said.
Are there any evacuations?
There are no communities under "GO" orders.
The following communities are under the "SET" order and have been asked to prepare for possible evacuation:
- Goldfield Ranch
There are no communities under "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?
SR 87 southbound is closed near milepost 200.
Are there any shelters available for residents who may be evacuated?
Officials have not released information on shelters.
Arizona Wildfire Season
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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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