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Cody Fire: All evacuations lifted near Oracle

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Updated  May 27, 2025 6:25am MST
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FOX 10 Phoenix
Cody Fire: Evacuation orders lifted near Oracle

Cody Fire: Evacuation orders lifted near Oracle

Residents in parts of Pinal County's town of Oracle are now allowed to return to their homes as crews have gained control of a wildfire.

The Brief

    • Residents in Oracle are now allowed to return to their homes as crews have gained control of the Cody Fire.
    • The wildfire broke out on May 21 and about an hour later, evacuations were ordered.
    • The fire has scorched more than 1,200 acres, is 90% contained and has burned five homes in the area.

PINAL COUNTY, Ariz. - Residents in parts of Pinal County's town of Oracle are now allowed to return to their homes as crews have gained control of a wildfire.

What we know:

The Cody Fire sparked on May 21. It is now 90% contained. The fire burned more than 1,200 acres and destroyed at least five homes. 

There are still road closures at Cody Loop, Wildcat Trail and Mount Lemmon Highway, the Pinal County Sheriff's Office said.

"Please be aware that there will still be a large firefighter presence in Oracle and in the vicinity of the Cody Fire containment lines," PCSO advised. "Please drive with caution in and around these areas."

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The Cody Fire burns near Oracle, AZ. (PCSO)

What we don't know:

The cause of the fire remains under investigation.

Map of Oracle

The Source

  • The Pinal County Sheriff's Office and the U.S. Forest Service – Coronado National Forest

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