Simmons Fire: Evacuations lifted near Kearny
KEARNY, Ariz. - Evacuations have been lifted in Pinal County for the Simmons Fire, which has burned over 350 acres near Kearny, Arizona.
Four tankers were ordered along with a helicopter, hand crews and other engines to battle the blaze, according to the Arizona Department of Forestry and Fire Management.
County officials said the brush fire started near the Riverside neighborhood around 6:15 p.m. on May 28 and upgraded the evacuation status from SET (moderate) to GO, which represents an imminent danger, and for residents to evacuate immediately.
Evacuations were lifted on May 31.
Officials said five properties were damaged and four were destroyed.
Two structures were destroyed in the fire. No injuries have been reported. The fire is 90% contained.
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Evacuations
Road closures
- State Route 177 between the towns of Ray and Kearny was shut down, but it has since been reopened.