Some residents on ‘Set’ status as Romero Fire burns 6,900 acres in Pinal County
PINAL COUNTY, AZ (AZFamily) —Some residents must be prepared to evacuate as a wildfire continues to burn thousands of acres in Pinal County.
As of Monday morning, the Romero Fire had burned around 7,000 acres and is 30% contained. It is located three miles southwest of Kearny and 22 miles northwest of Mammoth.
On Saturday night, the Pinal County Sheriff’s Office said that 3C Ranch residents had been placed on a ‘SET’ status and should be prepared to evacuate.
The fire is about a mile north of the Freeman Fire, which burned 32,568 acres.
The Arizona Department of Forestry and Fire Management said the Romero Fire is spreading to the north and west while burning in grass and brush.
Officials say that on Saturday, firefighters were able to keep the wildfire from reaching any structures or cattle in Hayden Ranch. Gusty, erratic winds from a thunderstorm caused the fire to shift direction late Saturday afternoon, and crews are prepared for a similar scenario on Sunday.
The cause of the fire is currently unknown.
Residents are asked to avoid the area in order to not impede firefighting efforts and for safety of firefighters and the public.
The second ongoing fire is the Circle Fire, which is burning over 2,800 acres at the base of Antelope Peak and also consists of grass and brush. It is 10% contained.
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