Farm Fire burning west of Prescott, evacuations lifted

The Farm Fire that sparked on Thursday has forced a neighborhood about 25 miles west of Prescott.
Published: Aug. 8, 2024 at 3:45 PM MST|Updated: Aug. 9, 2024 at 11:40 AM MST
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PRESCOTT, AZ (AZFamily)—A neighborhood in Yavapai County is back home after being forced to evacuate because of a wildfire that started on Thursday.

Officials said the Farm Fire has burned between 120 to 150 acres, roughly 25 miles west of Prescott, near the community of Hillside, and is spreading.

The Yavapai County Sheriff’s Office said people on Iron Horse Road had to evacuate, but those orders were lifted around 6 p.m.

The surrounding areas were told to prepare to evacuate, but officials said they are safe now.

The Arizona Department of Forestry and Fire Management said it’s working with multiple fire districts and is sending crews to put out the flames.

No word on how it started.

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