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Wildfire near Wickenburg burns hundreds of acres

By FOX 10 Staff
Updated  May 13, 2023 9:26pm MST
Wildfires
FOX 10 Phoenix

WICKENBURG, Ariz. - Fire crews are working to contain a wildfire just outside Wickenburg that has burned hundreds of acres.

The Cloud Fire has grown 871 acres, but forestry officials say that its activity is decreasing thanks to aircraft suppressing its growth. Crews on the ground worked to get a line around the flames.

Currently, it is at 90% containment.

The fire broke out on May 11 near Vulture Mine Road and Whispering Ranch Road, which is about 16 miles from Wickenburg. 

No buildings are being threatened at this time.

Cloud Fire near Wickenburg 60% contained

The Cloud Fire broke out last week just outside Wickenburg and has burned at least 871 acres. It is 60% contained.

Location of the fire: