Arizona
Evacuations issued for community of Cherry due to wildfire in northern Arizona
CHERRY, AZ (3TV/CBS 5) – A growing brush fire has issued evacuations for a small community in northern Arizona on Sunday evening.
Around 7:30 p.m., the Yavapai County Sheriff’s Office issued evacuation orders for the community of Cherry in the area of Federal Mine Road and West Cherry Creek Road. Officials say the Racetrack Fire, which ignited on Sunday afternoon, is threatening the area. An evacuation shelter will open around 9 p.m. at the Camp Verde Community Gym located at 75 E. Hollamon St., Camp Verde, AZ 86322.
The Racetrack Fire has burned approximately 30 acres and is located 16 miles southeast of Prescott Valley. It is not known how the fire started.
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