PRESCOTT VALLEY, Ariz. — The Grapevine Fire, which previously triggered evacuations for White Horse Ranch residents, is fully contained.
The wildfire started burning on July 21 after a lightning strike on the south side of Mingus Mountain. As of Aug. 8, the fire has burned approximately 1,049 acres and is 100% contained, officials said.
"Although there is no threat of fire spread or potential growth; firefighters will continue to patrol and monitor containment lines," Prescott National Forest officials said.
Residents were cleared to return to the area after 7 p.m. Thursday, July 27. Firefighters are expected to be in the area for the next few weeks.
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Jesus Quintero told 12News he lives about a mile and a half from the fire. He evacuated with his wife, four children and parents Tuesday afternoon.
“I didn’t think this was possible. You see it around the news, around other states, California. I didn’t think it would happen to somewhere close by," Quintero said.
Other people living in the White Horse Ranch community are choosing to shelter in place.
“Personally, if it comes into the neighborhood, I’ll get out but I kind of feel that everybody in the back needs to get out first," Jimmy Wilson said.
Lt. Scott Joy, the Yavapai County Sheriff's Office Incident Commander, said emergency service may not be available to those who didn't evacuate with the order.
"We don’t have the resources to go back in if they do have an emergency. So when we send the notification, that’s when we’re saying it really is time to go out," Joy said.
Residents in Mingus Springs 4-H Camp and neighboring communities are in "SET" status, according to YCSO.
The fire is about 10 miles east of Prescott Valley. Smoke may be visible from Prescott Valley, Dewey, Prescott and Highway 169.
Recreationists on Mingus Mountain have been advised to avoid camping and hiking near the fire at this time.
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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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