Hillside Fire burns about 800 acres near Congress; 88% contained
CONGRESS, AZ (AZFamily) — The Hillside Fire, which has burned hundreds of acres in western Yavapai County, is now 88% contained.
The Arizona Department of Forestry and Fire Management says the Hillside Fire as burned 818 acres about 3 miles north of Congress, near Ghost Town Road.
As of 12:30 p.m. on Friday, the fire is no longer threatening the community of Congress. The Yavapai County Sheriff’s Office has lifted the SET status for zones YCU-2444, YCU-2444, YCU-2396 and YCU-2450.
In addition, roadblocks at Ghost Town Road and Gold Dollar, as well as Highway 89 at Date Creek, are set to be lifted at 6 p.m. Friday.
Firefighters are working heavily on the northeast part of the fire.
Earlier in the evening on Thursday, officials noted that multiple fire were burning in the area, including one near the Bagdad Airport.
It’s unclear what caused the fire.
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