Evacuation Orders Lifted for Some Arizona Residents Forced From Their Homes Days Ago by Wildfire

Published on June 30, 2024

SCOTTSDALE, Ariz.—Evacuation orders in Arizona have been lifted for some residents of northeast Scottsdale, days after they were forced from their homes by a wildfire, authorities said Sunday. The Boulder View Fire was 19 percent contained Sunday after charring nearly 6 square miles (15 square kilometers) on the cusp of the Boulder Heights subdivision since Thursday. About 60 homes were evacuated Friday. No injuries have been reported and no structures have been damaged. Authorities said the cause of the fire remains under investigation. It began about 5 miles (8 kilometers) outside northern Scottsdale on the edge of the Tonto National Forest. Maricopa County Department of Emergency Management officials said evacuations were lowered from “GO” to “SET” status Saturday evening for some displaced residents preparing to return home....

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