UPDATE 1 | MAY 27, 2021 | 1715 MST

INCIDENT SUMMARY

A wildfire ignited and is burning in the City of Bagdad in Yavapai County, Arizona named the SPUR FIRE. AZ State Forestry fire personnel were called out at 1502 hours MST.

FIRE RESPONSE

The initial fire response included these units BAT 5-1 CH 5 CPT 5-1 LEWIS were dispatched via the Arizona Dispatch Center to the area at 1411 hours MST.

Additional resources and equipment have arrived on-scene or are en route to the fire line.

SIZE UP

The fire has burned 200 acres and there is a 0% containment status. Extremely active fire behavior.

INCIDENT COOPERATORS

Yavapai County Sheriff Office, AZ State Forestry, Baghdad High School, Yavapai County OEM, Red Cross AZ,

EVACUATIONS

Mandatory evacuation orders are in effect for the following areas:

Credit | Yavapai Co Sheriff County

EMERGENCY SHELTER

Evacuation shelter is located at the Bagdad High School gym.

UNDER THREAT

Structures and assets, including mining infrastructure.

SPECIAL MESSAGES

Yavapai County Sheriff Office | All 911 phone lines are down with the Yavapai County Sheriff’s Office. If you have an emergency, you can still text to 911.

Also, you call in your emergency to the following numbers:

  • 928-830-1897
  • 928-713-2382
  • 928-713-2312

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