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Arcadia Fire burns 121 acres, 70% contained

The fire has been mapped at 121 acres, and is 70% contained, according to the Arizona Department of Forestry and Fire Management.

WINKELMAN, Ariz. — A brush fire, called the Arcadia Fire, is burning off of State Route 77 south of Winkelman and crews have been able to stop its forward progress, according to the Arizona Department of Public Safety and the Arizona Department of Forestry and Fire Management.

The fire started under the Aravaipa bridge on Friday. 

Head to 12news.com/wildfires to get the latest information on all the fires burning around Arizona. 

Latest fire updates: 

  • According to the Arizona Department of Forestry Management, all evacuation orders have been lifted.
  • There are no current road closures. State Route 77 was closed in both directions between mileposts 121-124, but reopened at about 6:20 p.m. on Friday.  
  • Forward progress has been stopped and the fire has been mapped at 121 acres. 
  • The fire is 70% contained 
  • Crews worked mop-up efforts on Saturday along the fire's edge and in the interior of the fire 
  • All resources have stopped working for the night, but will resume mop-up efforts in the morning 

How many acres has it burned? 

The Arcadia Fire has burned 121 acres and is 70% contained as of Saturday evening, the Arizona Department of Forestry and Fire Management said. It is burning in a river bottom in an agriculture field and six single-engine air tankers are fighting the fire along with ground crews.    

Are there any evacuations? 

The following communities are under the "GO" order and have been asked to evacuate: 

  • There are no communities under "GO" orders

The following communities are under the "SET" order and have been asked to prepare for possible evacuation: 

  • There are no communities under "SET" orders

The following communities are under the "READY" order and have been asked to be aware of nearby fire danger: 

  • 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? 

No roads or highways are currently closed due to the Arcadia Fire. 

Are there any shelters available for residents who may be evacuated? 

Officials have not released information on shelters.

What other assistance is available? 

No other assistance is available at this time. 

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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