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Whitlow Fire burns in Pinal County, residents nearby on 'READY' status

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Updated  October 6, 2024 5:55pm MST
Wildfires
FOX 10 Phoenix

Whitlow Fire: Evacuation orders downgraded

Residents in Queen Valley are now back on "ready" evacuation status as crews work to contain the Whitlow Fire burning west of Hewitt Station Road. Crews say the flames are burning 218 acres and the fire is 40% contained.

The Brief

    • The Whitlow Fire has residents on ‘READY’ status in the town of Queen Valley.
    • The fire has burned more than 200 acres.

PINAL COUNTY, Ariz. - The Whitlow Fire is burning west of Superior in Pinal County and has some residents in the town of Queen Valley on READY evacuation status.

Around 1,800 residents were placed in ‘SET’ status on Saturday but were downgraded to ‘READY' on Sunday.

The size of the fire is estimated to be around 218 acres. The fire is 40% contained. 

Part of the Tonto National Forest was closed for the fire.

Whitlow Fire (Photo courtesy of Tonto National Forest)

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Whitlow Fire (photo courtesy of Tiffney Mullen in Queen Valley)

The Source

  • Tonto National Forest provided information for this story.

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