"... A fast-moving wildfire burning in a central Arizona community has led the evacuation of at least 50 homes that are threatened by the blaze, and by Sunday afternoon, authorities had asked even more residents to leave. ... Early estimates put the number of evacuated homes at 120, but the number was downgraded by officials closer to the fire. ... The Yarnell Hill Fire prompted evacuations in the Model Creek, Buckhorn and Double A Bar Ranch areas about 85 miles northwest of Phoenix. The blaze also was within 200 yards of the Model Creek School. ... The wildfire started Friday and picked up momentum Sunday, covering 300 acres, as the area experienced high temperatures, low humidity and windy conditions. Two hundred firefighters are now working at the fire, but an additional 130 firefighters and more water- and retardant-dropping helicopters and aircraft are on their way. ... The cause of the fire is under investigation. ...". Fire in Arizona prompts evacuation of 50 homes news.yahoo/fire-arizona-prompts-evacuation-50-homes-222501651.html
Posted on: Mon, 01 Jul 2013 08:59:38 +0000
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