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Missing Adult Baillie Barnes Located Safely
"We are thrilled to report that Baillie Barnes has been found safe and is now with her family," said [Spokesperson's Name], spokesperson for the Prescott Valley Police Department. "We appreciate the tireless efforts of our officers, the Yavapai County Sheriff's Office, and all the volunteers who helped in the search. We also want to thank the community for their support and vigilance."
Hillside Fire Update July 12, 2024 -Congress Area Back to READY Status
The Yavapai County Office of Emergency Management (YCOEM) has been working in close collaboration with the Yavapai County Sheriff’s Office (YCSO) and the Arizona Department of Forestry and Fire Management (DFFM) on the Hillside Fire near Congress, Arizona. After consultation with fire leadership, YCSO has decided to lift the...
Sheriff: Fake firefighter causes panic by telling Arizona residents to evacuate
YAVAPAI COUNTY, Ariz. — A man was recently arrested in Yavapai County for allegedly impersonating a firefighter and causing panic by instructing residents in Congress to evacuate their homes. The sheriff's office said Thursday that deputies were notified about a man going around neighborhoods claiming to be a Yarnell...
Fueled by wind gusts, Hillside Fire northwest of metro Phoenix doubles in size overnight
PHOENIX – The Hillside Fire northwest of metro Phoenix doubled in size overnight, authorities said Thursday morning. The wildfire consumed an estimated 1,200 acres as of 8:45 a.m., with no containment, according to the Arizona Department of Forestry and Fire Management. The wildfire was first reported Tuesday night about...
Heavy smoke from Payson and Utah fires affecting Yavapai County
With wildfire activity increasing from the Southern Utah wildfires in addition to the Pius Wildfire near Payson, smoke is expected to be transported by prevailing winds over the next few days, according to Yavapai County Community Health Services Public Information Officer Jailine Villalobos Rodriguez. Lingering wildfire smoke can cause ozone levels to increase in association with ample sunlight and stagnant conditions at the surface.
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