YAVAPAI COUNTY, Ariz. — Fire crews are responding to "multiple fires" in Yavapai County, including one burning near the Baghdad Airport, according to the Arizona Department of Forestry and Fire Management (AZDFFM).
"Three engines currently en route along with a state hand crew," the agency said.
Hillside Fire burning north of Congress
Crews are also responding to the Hillside Fire, which is three miles north of Congress, officials with the agency said. The wildfire has burned 818 acres and is 99% contained, as of Saturday.
All SET status areas have been returned to "READY."
The wildfire no longer poses a threat to the Congress community, the Yavapai County Office of Emergency Management said in a Facebook post on Friday. All roadblocks in the area have been lifted.
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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.
Those in Arizona who have been affected by a wildfire or other natural disasters can seek assistance from the American Red Cross by calling 1-800-842-7349.