Spur Fire News Today

The Spur Fire destroyed as many as 30 structures when it first ignited in May.

A spokesperson for the Yavapai County Sheriff’s Office on Friday said the Spur Fire, which charred 150 acres in Bagdad and left 24 homes damaged or destroyed, was not the result of negligence.The department’s Chris Wilson said in a prepared statement the cause was instead accidental.“The investigation into the fire revealed it was caused by construction equipment, which was

The Spur Fire that damaged two dozen homes has been officially determined to be an accident, caused by construction equipment.

Yavapai County Sheriff’s officials say road construction equipment ignited a fast-moving wildfire in the small mining town of Bagdad last week west of

The Spur Fire, which began May 27, burned about 150 acres and left 24 structures damaged or destroyed. More than 1,000 people were evacuated.

Evacuation orders were lifted this weekend for the community of Bagdad after a wildfire burned dozens of homes and other structures. The Spur Fire broke

US Executive Branch schedule for June 1 includes commemoration for the 100th anniversary of the Tulsa Race Massacre, will speak on the coronavirus response and economy later in the week.

• 3 hours ago Today is June 1 — recognized as the start of Pride Month for communities across the country. Prescott Valley Mayor Kell Palguta last week declared June 2021 Pride Month for the town. Navajo Nation Council Speaker Seth Damon signed a proclamation last summer designating the last week of June as Diné Pride Week. Events celebrating the LGBTQ community were largely cancelled or modified last year amid the pandemic.  Socially distanced and outdoor events are slated for co...

Wildfires in Arizona continued to spring up throughout the map this week.  The Spur Fire, which started on Thursday in Bagdad about two hours northwest of Phoenix, destroyed 13 homes and burned 150 acres, was 90% contained as of Sunday morning, according to the Arizona Department of Forestry and Fire Management. The department then turned over fire operations back to the local district. The department also announced that the Courthouse Fire burning southwest of Tonopah had grown to the siz...

The Spur Fire in Bagdad was 75% contained as of Saturday, a day after evacuations were lifted in the community.