KNAU's Morning Rundown: Tuesday, May 11
The Tussock Fire burning south of Crown King has increased to more than 4,400 acres and is zero percent contained, according to a spokesperson for the Prescott National Forest. Evacuations remain in place for the communities of Minnehaha, Horse Thief Basin and Fort Misery. Crown King residents are in SET mode and should be prepared to evacuate if the order is called, county officials say. A shelter remains open at Mayer High School. The fire’s cause remains under investigation. Forest managers say low humidity Monday night caused the fire to spread further. Pop-Up Vaccinations Continu...
Source: knau.org