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• The Spur Fire started at 3 PM in Bagdad, burning in the dry grass and brush.
• The entire community was evacuated.
• Power was deenergized for public safety, phone lines also down as the fire burned through the fiber optic cables
• 25+ structures destroyed
• Read more...

Around 3 PM on Thursday, the #SpurFire, a very active wildfire, was reported in Bagdad, Arizona.

Almost immediately, evacuations were ordered for the entire community. Power was cut off, an emergency evacuation site was set up in Wickenburg.

By 9:30 PM, the Arizona State Forestry reported that forward progress was stopped on the Spur Fire at 150 acres and it was 25% contained. But not before an incredible amount of damage.

You can see how the fire progressed by the AZ State Forestry tweets:

3 PM on Thursday:

#AZForestry responding to new start - #SpurFire in #Bagdad, with structures and other values at risk. Extremely active fire behavior. Aircraft & add’l ground resources en route. No size up at this time. #AZFire #YavapaiCounty @OemYavapai pic.twitter.com/CPPotYBIY3

— AZ State Forestry (@azstateforestry) May 27, 2021

4 PM, Thursday: 

#SpurFire, per @YavapaiSheriff evacuations in progress along Lindahl Road in #Bagdad. Fire approx 75 acres w/ extremely active fire behavior. 2 VLATS & lead on order. Multiple values at risk - including structures & mining infrastructure #AZFire #AZForestry pic.twitter.com/mj28rup8SY

— AZ State Forestry (@azstateforestry) May 27, 2021

6 PM, Thursday: 

#SpurFire, est. 150 & fire continues to grow to the north pushing through dry grass and brush. Multiple structures destroyed on northern end of #Bagdad. Evacuations remain in effect. Approx. 75 personnel assigned. #AZFire #AZForestry @OemYavapai pic.twitter.com/ufcZbThRyb

— AZ State Forestry (@azstateforestry) May 28, 2021

#SpurFire - power is out to #Bagdad as lines were de-energized for safety. Phone lines are also down as fire burned through fiber optic cables. Again, evacuations are still in place per YCSO. #AZFire #AZForestry pic.twitter.com/l3ngnrdtKt

— AZ State Forestry (@azstateforestry) May 28, 2021

10 PM, Thursday: 

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— Mike (@MikesPhotosUs) May 28, 2021

An Evacuation shelter was opened at the Hassayampa High School in Wickenburg.

More information expected Friday morning.