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Oak Creek-area residents told to prep for evacuations if Woods Fire advances

The Woods Fire started Aug. 13, although its origin was unknown and being investigation, the Sedona Fire Department said.

Colorado wildfires: More evacuations ordered in Crosho fire on Western Slope

Together, five wildfires burning on Colorado’s Western Slope have consumed hundreds of square miles, destroying at least five ...
The Verde Independent1d

UPDATE: Woods Fire 'boxed in' at 55 acres

The Woods Fire, located approximately two miles directly east of the Village of Oak Creek atop Horse Mesa is currently 55 ...
The Durango Herald2h

Gov. Polis declares statewide disaster emergency due to critical fire weather conditions, fires burning across Western Slope

As yet another large wildfire grows on the Western Slope, Gov. Jared Polis has declared a disaster emergency statewide and ...

Evacuations downgraded to ‘READY’ as Woods Fire burns in Yavapai County

The Woods Fire has been “completely boxed in” by aerial retardant, Forest Service officials said on Thursday morning.
KNAU Arizona Public Radio1d

Village of Oak Creek residents given pre-evacuation warning because of wildfire

The Yavapai County Sheriff's Office has placed some residents east of State Route 179 in Set pre-evacuation status because of ...

Update: Full containment now attained for Oak Fire in Riverside County

Oak Fire initially started 5 p.m. Aug. 2 in Riverside County, California. Since its discovery 38 hours ago, it has burned 46 ...
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FEMA funds authorized to pay for firefighting efforts on Oak Fire in Pagosa Springs

The money will cover 75% of firefighting costs, but won’t be allocated toward helping home or business owners with structural ...