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The Woods Fire and latest UPDATES

Published on August 13, 2025

AUGUST 15th NOON UPDATE - SET STATUS HAS BEEN REMOVED FOR ALL AREAS.
However, forest closures remain. You will not be able to access trails, including Jack's Canyon, Woods Canyon, and Hot Loop.
Thank you to all the volunteers and first responders who put in countless hours from the moment this fire was called in to make sure the community was informed and safe.
Please continue to go to U.S. Fores

WILLIAMSON VALLEY FATAL MOTORCYCLE ACCIDENT

Published on August 13, 2025

Just after 7:30 am on Wednesday, August 13th, 2025, Yavapai County Sheriff's Office deputies responded to a fatal motorcycle accident on Williamson Valley Road between Burnt Ranch and Sylvan Road, in Prescott.
First responders performed life-saving measures on the rider. Unfortunately, the rider, a 16-year-old Prescott High School student, was pronounced

Missing Texas camper - UPDATE

Published on August 10, 2025

Search Underway for Missing Texas Woman in Thumb Butte Area

​PRESCOTT, AZ – The Yavapai County Sheriff's Office (YCSO) is actively searching for a missing person, 39-year-old Rebekka O'Connor from Texas, who was reported missing yesterday afternoon from the Thumb Butte area.

​Rebekka walked away from her family campsite while on vacation and has not returned. She left all personal belongings be

Kirkland Fire Updates

Published on August 06, 2025

UPDATE: August 8th: Kirkland Fire continues to pose no threat to the community or any structures. Bagdad / County Road 15 remains open, but please continue to be aware of fire personnel in the area. From AZ Forestry - Fire it is 80% contained with a new acreage estimate of 913.



FROM STATE FIRE:

Resources continue making progress on the fire and have additional containment added along t

Kirkland Fire - Aug 5th 8:30 pm Latest Update

Published on August 05, 2025

Resources continue making progress on the fire and have additional containment added along the north and south sides of the fire. It is now 60% contained at 913 acres. The decrease in acreage is due to more accurate mapping.
The fire continues to creep and smolder along the west and northwest flanks near Kingsbury Mountain and Sadies Peak due to hot and dry conditions. Resources are actively enga
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