Evacuations Ordered As Crews Battle Wildfire Near Cornville

Cornville Fire [Photo courtesy Yavapai County Sheriff's Office]

Just after 1200 p.m. on Sunday, a wildfire was reported in Cornville in the area of Page Springs Road near the Panorama Community. The fire has since spread forcing evacuations of all residents to the east of Page Springs Road between Windmill Lane and the Oak Creek Vineyards.

Currently, the evacuation center for the fire is the Mingus Union High School Gym at 1801 E. Fir Street in Cottonwood.

All other evacuations have been lifted at this time. All areas, however, are still closed to non-residents.