BISBEE, Ariz. — Fire crews are currently fighting the Locklin Fire, burning near the historic town of Bisbee in southeastern Arizona since Monday.
We are continuing to track the efforts to contain the blaze and will update the public on any new information as soon as it becomes available. Please check back often for the latest information.
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Here’s a breakdown of everything we know about the fire:
Latest fire updates:
- Containment is at 68%
- As of Friday, all pre-evacuation orders have been lifted and all areas have been returned to "ready" status.
- A shelter is set up at St. Patrick Catholic Church on Quality Hill Road.
- The Locklin Fire has been upgraded to a type 4 incident and 50 personnel have been assigned to the fire.
How many acres has it burned?
The Locklin Fire has burned about 112 acres and is 68% contained as of Friday morning, fire officials said.
Are there any evacuations?
All communities have been returned to “READY” orders as of Friday morning.
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 roadways due to the fire but are asking people to avoid the area of Old Bisbee.
Are there any shelters available for residents who may be evacuated?
Evacuated residents can find shelter at St. Patrick Catholic Church on Quality Hill Road.
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 an 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.