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Mina Fire Contained Near Yarnell, Evacuations Lifted
5 Jul
Summary
- The Mina Fire burned 24 acres and is 70% contained.
- Evacuation orders have been lifted for several Yavapai County zones.
- State Route 89 has been fully reopened in both directions.
The Mina Fire, which began on the afternoon of July Fourth near Yarnell, Arizona, has reached an estimated 24 acres and is 70% contained. Firefighters have established containment lines around the entire perimeter and are actively working to extinguish remaining hot spots, preventing further spread. Crews are expected to remain on-site overnight and continue operations into July 5.
Initial evacuations for three Yavapai County zones have since been lifted, with those areas and another zone now in a 'set' status. This 'set' status requires residents to be prepared to evacuate immediately. State Route 89 has been fully reopened to traffic in both directions, though motorists are urged to exercise caution due to ongoing firefighting activities in the vicinity.
A range of resources, including hand crews, engines, water tenders, and air support such as a Very Large Air Tanker (VLAT) and helicopters, are deployed to manage the incident. The fire's proximity to the Granite Mountain Hotshots Memorial serves as a poignant reminder of the 2013 Yarnell Hill Fire.
