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  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...

.......... .......... .......... .......... .......... .......... .......... .......... .......... .......... .......... .......... .......... .......... .......... .......... .......... .......... PRESCOTT, Ariz. — A raging wildfire on Monday continued to push toward the town of Crown King south of the Prescott National Forest. It’s one of four wildfires currently burning around the state. Yavapai County Sheriff’s officials said Sunday’s evacuation orders remained in effect for Minnehaha, Fort Misery and Horsethief Basin with an evacuation shelter now open at Mayer High School. Crown...

Hourglass Winery owner Jeff Smith discusses his fight to rebuild with 'Fox & Friends First' co-host Jillian Mele. PRESCOTT, Ariz. — A raging wildfire on Monday continued to push toward the town of Crown King south of the Prescott National Forest. It’s one of four wildfires currently burning around Arizona. Yavapai County Sheriff’s officials said Sunday’s evacuation orders remained in effect for Minnehaha, Fort Misery and Horsethief Basin with an evacuation shelter now open at Mayer High School. The Tussock Fire is burning about 8 miles southwest of Crown King. The fire had b...

Copper Canyon Fire and Tussock Fire in Arizona scorch more than 6,000 acres CNN 5 days ago © Arizona Department of Forestry and Fire Management Two wildfires in Arizona have prompted evacuations and scorched more than 6,000 acres amid hot, dry and windy conditions. A brush fire that broke out Friday east of Phoenix, Arizona, has grown to 2,650 acres, according to the state Department of Forestry and Fire Management. The Copper Canyon Fire was about 35% contained as of Sunday night, the department said on Twitter. Fire crews are focused on monitoring the blaze's southern and western edges,...

Arizona’s Copper Canyon Fire grows to 2,650 acres A brush fire that broke out Friday east of Phoenix, Arizona, has grown to 2,650 acres, according to the state Department of Forestry and Fire Management. The Copper Canyon Fire was about 35% contained as of Sunday night, the department said on Twitter. Fire crews are focused on monitoring the blaze’s southern and western edges, according to the fire information system InciWeb. The fire was most active in the northeast corner while the majority of the fire area remained quiet Sunday, Inciweb said. Firefighters will continue to secure the fi...