Evacuation orders lifted for Mina Fire in Yarnell

YARNELL, AZ — A wildfire prompted evacuations for residents near Yarnell on Saturday afternoon.

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Yavapai County officials placed residents in zones 2408, 2411 and 2414 on GO status, which include areas near Mira Road on both sides of Highway 89.

As of 5 p.m., the areas the evacuated areas were rolled back to SET status, according to YCSO.

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Officials say resources have stopped forward progress and multiple outbuildings were destroyed in the fire.

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Officials have also reopened SR-89 in both directions after an earlier closure.

According to Watch Duty, the fire is at 24 acres and 70% containment.

It is unclear what led to the fire and officials say no injuries were reported.

Stay with ABC15 for the latest developments.

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