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Yahoo
2 days ago
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Ranch Fire in Santa Cruz County remains at 2,751 acres, now 60% contained
The Ranch Fire, a 2,751-acre wildfire burning in Santa Cruz County, is 60% contained as of June 8, according to InciWeb, a federal website that tracks wildfires. Sparked by a lightning strike to a tree on June 4, the fire is burning about 19 miles southeast of Patagonia in the San Rafael Valley. Fueled by dense grasses and brush, strong winds have driven the flames from state land into the Coronado National Forest. Throughout the week, large air tankers worked with crews on the ground to suppress the flames, aided by cooler overnight temperatures and increased relative humidity. Crews are continuing mop-up operations along the fire's perimeter and within areas of heavy vegetation, as they work toward full containment. The Santa Cruz County Office of Emergency Management has downgraded all residents to the "Ready" phase of the "Ready, Set, Go" emergency response system. Approximately 56 personnel were assigned to the fire as of June 6 — down from 135. This article originally appeared on Arizona Republic: Ranch Fire remains at 2,751 acres, now 60% contained
Yahoo
22-05-2025
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Some residents told to evacuate immediately due to new Cody Fire in Pinal County
Fire officials ordered residents in eastern parts of Oracle, in Pinal County, to evacuate as the Cody Fire took shape nearby. The Pinal County Sheriff's Office announced the immediate evacuation order at 4:30 p.m. May 21. Officials asked residents in the rest of the Oracle area to remain on heightened alert. The Cody Fire is the second to hit the Oracle area in 24 hours. Fire crews gained control over the nearby Cedar Fire only hours before evacuation orders were issued for the Cody Fire, according to the Arizona Department of Forestry and Fire Management. The Cody Fire was unrelated to the Cedar Fire and was uncontained, according to the U.S. Forest Service. The Cedar Fire was 50% contained, as of May 21. Officials issued evacuation orders for regions 5 and 16 to 19 of the Oracle evacuation map. State and federal agencies announced stage 2 fire restrictions in much of southeastern Arizona, including Oracle on May 21, banning campfires outside designated fire pits and outdoor smoking on public lands in those areas, in an email that was sent to The Arizona Republic. For more information on evacuation orders, residents can look to the Arizona Emergency Information Network or get updates on the Coronado National Forest Facebook page. This article originally appeared on Arizona Republic: Oracle, AZ residents asked to evacuate as Cody Fire burns nearby
