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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

Kirkland Fire Aug 5th update

Published on August 05, 2025

UPDATE 8:30 am August 5th: 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 is 40% contained with a new acreage estimate of 923. Fire is creeping and smoldering on rugged terrain. YCSO will update on social channels and https://www.ycsoaz.gov/Ho

Kirkland Fire August 4th Update

Published on August 04, 2025

AUGUST 4TH – 7 AM KIRKLAND FIRE UPDATE
SET STATUS HAS BEEN LIFTED FOR THE HILLSIDE AND YAVA COMMUNITIES.
The community does not need to be prepared to evacuate due to this fire at this time. However, all residents of Yavapai County should stay in READY status. This means remaining prepared, signing up for alerts, and having an emergency plan. The Sheriff’s office has been informed that the fire

Kirkland Fire

Published on August 03, 2025

AUGUST 3RD KIRKLAND FIRE UPDATE
YAVAPAI COUNTY – The Hillside and Yava communities will continue to be on SET status through the night. The fire, which is being reported at approximately 956 acres with 35% containment, is not threatening any structures, but the community should be ready for any changes that could happen. Bagdad Road / County Road 15 is open, but please seek alternate routes, if
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