Tucson (KVOA) — The Maricopa County Emergency Department is evacuating the northeastern Scottsdale/Rio Verde area due to the Diamond fires.

The fire burned 2,500 acres and spread south to McDowell Mountain Regional Park.

DiamondFire Update – 2500 acres, continue south to McDowell Mountain Regional Park. Riot police try to avoid fire on the eastern flank. The engine crew is conducting structural protection operations on the south side.for each valid Evacs @Scottsdale. Fire: N. Scottsdale/South Wales.Rio Verde#AZFire #AZ Forestry pic.twitter.com/gdzOPTNqDr

— Arizona State Forestry (@azstateforestry) June 28, 2023

They evacuate the area of ​​Rio Verde Drive/Jomax Road/130th Street/160th Street.

Engineers are working to protect the structure on the south side.

Please follow the instructions of the paramedics.

The shelter is located at Cactus Shadows High School at 5802 East Dove Valley.

Diamond Fire Evacuation Go! We are evacuating the Northeast Scottsdale/Rio Verde area due to wildfires. Rio Verde Dr/Jomax Rd/130th St/160th St Follow the instructions of the paramedics. Refuge: Cactus Shadows HS 5802 E Dove Valley, information is as follows: https://t.co/kOJrO9ise1 pic.twitter.com/9iZ2vvj1kw

— Maricopa County Emergency Management Agency (@MaricopaReady) June 28, 2023