As of Wednesday at 7 p.m., the Kearney River Fire was 300 acres and 0 percent contained. The cause of the fire is under investigation.
Two residences, one vehicle, and two outbuildings destroyed. Officials have lifted the evacuation order in some parts of Kearney.
The Governor’s Office issued a statement saying that the Office “is in close communication with the Arizona Department of Emergency Management and State Forestry as they provide support to contain the fire in Kearny. Arizona Department of Transportation crews have also been dispatched to redirect traffic.”
Governor Ducey continues to be briefed on the situation and offered the following statement: “My office is in close communication with emergency management officials as they work to contain and extinguish this fire. My thoughts and prayers are with the firefighters working diligently to contain the fire and the Arizonans who have been displaced. We will continue to monitor the fire and provide any and all resources necessary to extinguish it.”
Kearney River Fire summary:
•Start date: June 17 at 11:03 a.m.
•Location: Kearney, Ariz.
•Cause: Under investigation
•Size: 300 acres
•Containment: 0%
•Total personnel: 200
Crews will continue to suppress the fire using ground and aerial resources, including 20 engines, five crews, five water tenders, two SEATs and two helicopters.