Kirkland Fire Updates

Published on August 06, 2025

UPDATE - August 8th: More containment, no new growth.

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.

August 7th FROM STATE FIRE:

The fire has had no new growth over the last few days and continues to remain in its footprint. It is now 80% contained at 913 acres. Today, Arizona Forestry's internal Type 3 team downgraded the fire to a Type 4 complexity. Many resources have been released to support any potential new starts or reassigned to existing incidents across the state. Hot and very dry conditions have stalled over the area. These weather conditions along with low relative humidity levels, wind gusts, and dry fuel could spur new starts and residents are urged to use caution when working outdoors or recreating. ��The fire is located 2.5 miles northeast of Hillside in Yavapai County.

UPDATE AUGUST 6TH - NO NEW UPDATES

UPDATE 8:30 pm August 5th: From State Fire, Kirkland Fire is 60% contained with a new acreage estimate of 913. It 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.