UPDATE 8:00
According to the Southern Arizona Chapter of the American Red Cross, an evacuation shelter has been opened in response to the Cody Fire burning south of Oracle.
The shelter is located at Canyon del Oro High School, 25 W. Calle Concordia in Oro Valley.
Evacuees are encouraged to bring essential items, including medications, important documents, hygiene products, comfort items, snacks, and phone chargers.
Pets are welcome at the shelter. Red Cross teams are on-site to offer support and resources.
Residents are urged to follow local emergency guidance as fire crews continue their response.
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UPDATE 7:45 P.M.
The Coronado National Forest said the fire is at least 400-500 acres and growing. There are some buildings that got damaged but they said they are not sure the extent of the damage just yet.
They said some of the challenges of fighting the fire include rugged terrain and brush in the area that quickly fuels the fire.
They also said the wind is pushing the fire along quicker and that today’s heat has been affecting the fire. The fire is not contained at this time. Crews are going to stay overnight to fight the fire.
UPDATE 7:00 p.m:
The Coronado National Forest has announced more road closures.
The previous closure has been reopened at the HWY 77 and 79 junction and is now closed at W American Ave and American Ave, which is open to local residents only.
Another closure has been announced at S Veterans Memorial Blvd towards San Manuel.
That area is open to local residents, the U.S. Forest Service said.
UPDATE 5:30 p.m:
Residents in San Manuel have been added to the 'SET' evacuation status, according to a post from Pinal County.
Pinal County officials recommend voluntarily relocating outside the area if possible. Residents can find a temporary evacuation site at Mammoth Community Center, 101 W. 5th St. in the town of Mammoth.
RVs and travel trailers can park at any park in the town of Mammoth, Pinal County officials say.
Officials ask everyone to stay clear of the area near the fire due to changing weather conditions. Arizona Department of Transportation has restricted access to residents only at the Highway 77 and Highway 79 junction.
KGUN 9's Cuyler Diggs takes a look at windy conditions to the north of the Santa Catalinas as the Cody Fire has led to multiple evacuations in Oracle:
ORIGINAL STORY:
Pinal County is asking some Oracle residents to evacuate due to the Cody Fire, which started at 3:29 p.m., according to the Coronado National Forest.
The area in the map below is currently in GO evacuation status, and county officials are asking anyone living in Zones 5, 16, 17, 18 and 19 in the map below to leave the area immediately. Zones 4 and 15 are currently in 'SET' status.
There is currently no information on the size of the fire, nor the cause. According to Coronado National Forest, the Cody Fire is east of Tuesday's Cedar Fire and the two are not connected.
Coronado National Forest reminds people to not fly drones in the area.
