Crews are working to contain a wildfire burning along the California-Arizona border near Parker, Arizona.
The fire, called the "Lost Lake Fire," started Thursday morning and has burned approximately 5,715 acres and is 34% contained as of Sunday.
The fire is burning on the California side of the Colorado River and fire personnel are working to keep it from spreading to Arizona.
Evacuations are currently in effect for the Lost Lake Resort.
Highway 95 is closed between 2nd Avenue and Vidal Junction due to the fire.
#LostLakeFIRE UPDATE- 8:10 PM Hwy 95 / Lake Rd n/of Blythe. Fire is 400 acres, 0% contained. Hwy 95 closed btw Agnes Wilson & 2nd Ave. Evacuation Orders for Lost Lake Resort remain in effect. Reception & Care Site:
— CAL FIRE/Riverside County Fire Department (@CALFIRERRU) May 27, 2022
Parker Community Sr Ctr
1115 12th St. Parker, Arizona 85344
The cause of the fire is currently under investigation.
