Farm Fire burns in Kirkland area of Yavapai County
The Farm Fire has burned 120-150 acres in Yavapai County. (Photo: AZ Dept. Forestry and Fire Management)
YAVAPAI COUNTY, Ariz. - The Farm Fire burning in Yavapai County has residents near Kirkland on alert on Thursday, Aug. 9.
The fire is burning in the area of Kirkland, an unincorporated community in the county.
It has burned 111 acres with 50% containment, says the Arizona Dept. of Forestry and Fire Management.
The department adds that the fire is a mile north of Yava and five miles north of Hillside.
The fire was previously known as the Iron Horse Fire.
Evacuation information
Residents on Iron Horse Road previously needed to evacuate, but can head back home, the sheriff's office said around 6 p.m.
However, all residents in the area where the fire is burning need to be ready to go if the fire danger increases.
Helpful links
Search for your address on the evacuation map: https://protect.genasys.com/search
Sign up for emergency notifications: https://www.ycsoaz.gov/I-Want-To/Services/Sign-up-for-Emergency-Notifications