Tag: Arizona

Fast-moving Arizona wildfire forces evacuations

ARIZONA, United States (Reuters) — A raging fire broke out on Wednesday (June 8) near Yarnell, Arizona, forcing the evacuation of several homes, according to local media. Several residents reportedly had to leave their homes after the wildfire grew to 400 acres on the north side of Yarnell. Firefighters were called in to battle the so-called Tenderfoot Fire on the ground and in the air as the blaze roared through grass and brush. There was […]

Arizona residents are evacuated as wildfire grows

JUNE 18 (Reuters) — A wildfire that started Tuesday (June 17) in the Arizona Mountains southeast of Phoenix has already burned some 50-acres. The so-called ‘Kearny River fire’ is burning in the riverbed of the Gila River. Officials say 25 structures are threatened and evacuations are now in effect for 100 homes. About 100 personnel are battling the blaze and authorities have ordered helicopter and air support. The cause of the fire is under investigation.