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FAST FACTS: Latest updates on Topock Fire

Posted at 11:06 AM, Apr 06, 2016
and last updated 2016-04-07 17:31:11-04

Topock Fire Fast Facts  

RELATED: Read more about the fire north of Lake Havasu here

PHOTOS: Wildfire burning near Lake Havasu

- Fire originated Wednesday, April 6 at 5:25 a.m.

- Fire began in the refuge on the Arizona side of the Colorado River and crossed into California

- Fire at 2,200 acres as of 11:30 a.m. Thursday, 2 miles west of Topock/Golden Shores Ariz., 10 miles S/SE of Needles, Calif.

- 40% contained, according to update from fire crews on Thursday morning

- Fire is burning in vegetation around the area of Park Moabi

- Minor damage to one structure at Pirates Cove

- Cause is under investigation, deemed suspicious in nature

- Mandatory evacuations have been ordered for Pirates Cove, employees and campers may return to recover belongings with an officials

- Evacuations have been lifted for Moabi mobile home park.

- Emergency evacuation center has been established at the Needles Park & Recreation located at 1111 Bailey Avenue.

- 165 personnel are on the scene

- Drivers along I-40 may encounter reduced visibility. Oatman Highway (Route 66, County Route 10)

- No injuries