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Tenderfoot Fire: Crews battling wildfire near the town of Yarnell

Posted at 6:27 PM, Jun 08, 2016
and last updated 2016-06-10 16:13:11-04

A wildfire erupted near the town of Yarnell on Wednesday afternoon.

The wildfire was reported around 3:15 p.m. on Wednesday.

Below is the latest information we know about the fire. We will continue to update as information comes into the ABC15 newsroom:

GALLERY: Photos of Tenderfoot Fire from Air15, ABC15 viewers

Name: Tenderfoot Fire

Reported: Wednesday, June 8 at 3:15 p.m.

Size: 3,300 acres

Containment: 10% containment, full containment expected next week

Cause: Human, under investigation

Structures lost: 3 outbuildings, 1 communication building

Shelter: Yavapai College, 1100 E. Sheldon Street, Prescott. Small pets accepted at Yavapai College, larger pets need to be taken to Prescott Rodeo Grounds, 840 Rodeo Drive.

Total personnel: 240

Location: Along State Route 89 between Congress and Yarnell

Fuels: Grass, brush

Phone bank: Yavapai County phone bank open for public phone calls, 928-442-5103