The fire has burned 2,954 acres and was 20% contained as of Sunday morning, according to officials.
YAVAPAI COUNTY, Ariz. — Fire crews are currently battling the Waterman Fire, which has been burning 15 miles northwest of Congress since July 25th.
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A complete evacuation list, shelter information and the latest road closure information can be found below.
Latest fire information:
How many acres burned?
Fire officials said the XXX Fire has burned 2,954 acres and was 20 percent contained as of Saturday evening.
“Fire activity was minimal yesterday with only a few smoke spots near the ridge line.” The Arizona Department of Forestry and Fire Management said in a Facebook post. “This activity took place far enough away from the containment line that it did not pose a threat to further spread.”
Is there an evacuation?
No community has been told to “GO,” “SET,” or “READY.”
go to Arizona Emergency Information Network website Learn how the READY, SET, GO evacuation system works.
What roads and highways were closed?
Authorities have not closed any roads because of the fire.
Are there shelters available for residents who may need to evacuate?
Authorities have not released information about evacuation shelters.
Wildfire Go Kit:
As Arizona residents in particular begin to see early and widespread fire activity across the state, residents in wildfire-prone areas are urged to prepare emergency supply kits to take with them when evacuating their homes.
An emergency supply kit should be prepared long before a wildfire or other disaster strikes, and it should be stored in an easily accessible place so you can take it with you if you need to evacuate.
The National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) recommends that residents living near disaster sites store emergency supplies in plastic containers, small suitcases, trash cans, backpacks or other containers.
The NFPA says residents should make sure they have essential items on hand, such as three gallons of water per person and a three-day supply of prepared meals. First-aid kits, prescription medications, contact lenses and over-the-counter medications should also be considered.
The NFPA says people should also carry copies of important family documents, such as insurance policies, identification, bank records and emergency contact numbers, and place them in their kit in a waterproof, portable container.
The association lists the following as other items that would be useful in the event of a disaster:
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Sleeping bags or warm blankets for each person
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A battery-powered or hand-crank radio and a NOAA weather radio to receive the latest weather information
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A dust mask or cotton T-shirt to filter the air
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Matches in a waterproof container
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Store a change of clothes, including long pants, a long-sleeved shirt, and sturdy shoes, in a waterproof container.
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Signal flare
The entire NFPA equipment checklist can be found below. here.
Arizona wildfire season
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