ORACLE JUNCTION, Ariz. — Fire crews are fighting the Bowl Creek Fire, which has been burning north of Tucson since Sunday.
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The full evacuation list, evacuation center information and up-to-date road closures can be found below:
Latest fire updates:
- The fire is roughly 1,100 acres and 75% contained as of Tuesday
- Smoke is impacting visibility on State Route 79.
How many acres has it burned?
The Bowl Creek Fire has burned 1,100 acres and is 75% contained as of Tuesday, fire officials said.
Crews are making progress with the containment line with the help of an aircraft and dozer.
Are there any evacuations?
The following communities are under the "READY" order and have been asked to prepare for possible evacuation:
- Oracle Junction
- SaddleBrooke Ranch
- Falcon Valley Ranch
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?
Officials have not closed any highways due to the fire at this time.
Are there any shelters available for residents who may be evacuated?
Officials have not released information on shelters.
Arizona Wildfire Season
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.
