Kirkland Fire Update

[Editor’s Note: This update is compiled from a number of reports including the Arizona Department of Forestry and Fire Management, Yavapai County Sheriff’s Office, and the Prescott Fire Department.]

The Kirkland Fire started Friday, August 1, approximately 3:15 pm, 2 miles northeast of Hillside in Yavapai County. The cause is unknown at this time.

The Kirkland Fire is estimated at 750 acres, fueled by hot and dry conditions along with wind. The fire is moving to the northeast through grass and brush, and in some areas, burning within inaccessible terrain.

Multiple engines and one Arizona Forestry hand crew are currently assigned to the incident with additional resources including a second hand crew, hotshot crew, engines, water tenders, and medical team on order for Saturday morning.

Earlier today, and due to the fire threatening power lines, fire operations asked APS to temporarily de-energize lines to the community of Yava. Per APS, power has since been restored.

This weekend’s forecast of hot and dry conditions coupled with low relative humidity levels will play a role in fire activity and overall fire growth. Twenty mile per hour winds are expected across the fire area for Saturday. In addition, poor recovery overnight may hinder fire suppression efforts.

The location of the fire is 2.5 miles northeast of Hillside.

(Photo courtesy of YCSO)

According to the YCSO, Bagdad Rd / County Road 15, in between Kirkland and Hillside, is closed between mile post 25 and 22. Please seek alternate routes. No structures threatened at this time.

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According to Prescott Fire Chief Durre, The Arizona Department of Forestry and Fire Management is actively responding with both ground and air resources.

“At this time, there is no immediate threat to the City of Prescott,” Chief Durre said. “We will continue to monitor the progress of the fire closely and stand ready to provide mutual aid resources if requested and if those resources are available.”

Photo courtesy of DFFM