Racetrack Fire burns near town of Cherry in northern Arizona

YAVAPAI COUNTY, Ariz. - Some Yavapai County residents are in SET mode Sunday night because of the Racetrack Fire.

Residents in the area of Federal Mines Road in the town of Cherry are were to evacuate their homes as authorities issue GO orders Sunday night.

By Tuesday night, they were put back into SET mode, allowing them back home.

The fire has burned approximately 405 acres, and there is 20% containment.

The fire is lightning-caused, the Prescott National Forest says.

Evacuation information

The town of Cherry and those along Federal Mine Road were previously evacuated, but YCSO says residents can return home and are placed in SET mode.

SET mode means to be ready to evacuate if orders are issued.

More updates

July 26

Evacuations lifted for Racetrack Fire

Residents in the town of Cherry and Federal Mine Road can head back to their homes after GO orders have been returned to SET on July 25.

The fire is now 20% contained.

July 25

The town of Cherry and those along Federal Mine Road placed on SET mode after initially being evacuated Sunday night.

Racetrack Fire forces evacuations

In Yavapai County, the Racetrack fire is burning in the area of Federal Mines Road in the town of Cherry, new Dewey.

Inciweb officials stated, "Smoke may be visible from multiple locations including Prescott Valley, Dewey, Prescott and along Highway 169."

July 24

The fire has grown to 400 acres.

"Recreationists on Mingus Mountain should avoid camping and hiking near the fire and utilize caution while driving the roads as firefighters will be traveling to and from the fire," stated officials on Inciweb.wildfire.gov.

July 23

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