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LIST: See active brush, wildfires burning across Arizona

Multiple communities impacted by evacuation alerts
Gallienta Fire
Posted at 8:35 AM, Jul 24, 2023
and last updated 2023-07-30 22:58:08-04

Multiple brush fires are burning across Arizona with several communities being impacted by evacuation status alerts.

Over the July 21 weekend, several significant wildfires broke out across the state, totaling approximately 4,080 acres.

The Diamond Fire, which is believed to be lightning-caused, has forced evacuations to the community of Sunflower, Arizona.

Here's a look at the latest information on those fires as of Friday, July 28:

Diamond Fire
Location: Burning near Sunflower, Arizona
Evacuations: "SET" status for the community of Sunflower. "GO" status was lifted on July 30.
Start date/cause: Saturday, July 22. Believed to be caused by lightning.
Size: 5,150 acres
Containment: 0%
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Grapevine Fire
Location: Burning near Prescott Valley, Arizona
Evacuations: Residents in the White Horse Ranch area are under a "GO" evacuation status. The emergency shelter is at Camp Verde Gym 75 E. Hollamon St., Camp Verde
Start date/cause: Friday, July 21. Believed to be caused by lightning.
Size: 1,049 acres
Containment: 0%
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Racetrack Fire
Location: Burning near Cherry, Arizona
Evacuations: The evacuation for residents in Cherry has been lifted. The area is still under "Set" status, residents should be prepared to go at a moment's notice.
Start date/cause: Friday, July 21. Believed to be caused by lightning.
Size: 405 acres
Containment: 80%
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Bowl Creek Fire
Location: Burning near Oracle Junction, Arizona
Evacuations: Residents of SaddleBrooke Ranch and Falcon Creek Ranch are in "READY" evacuation status.
Start date/cause: Unknown
Size: 1,156 acres
Containment: 100%
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Gallineta Fire
Location: Burning near San Miguel, Arizona
Evacuations: Unknown
Start date/cause: Unknown
Size: 1,601 acres
Containment: 85%

Multiple other wildfires are burning in Arizona, some contained or prescribed burns.

To see the latest information on wildfires burning across Arizona, click here.