Updated at 11:49 a.m. MDT May 10, 2021
The Type 1 Incident Management Team that assumed command of the Tussock Fire southwest of Crown King, Arizona at 6 a.m. Monday provided additional information, confirming the fire was still mapped at 3,500 acres.
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“The fire actively moved up hill yesterday with the dry windy conditions,” the update said. “Challenges the team will be assessing include the rugged topography and the alignment of drainages combined with anticipated weather. Additional resources and personnel are arriving to assist with the firefighting effort.”
Approximately 226 personnel are assigned to the fire.
Updated 9:17 a.m. MDT May 10, 2021
The Incident Management Team (IMT) on the Tussock Fire five miles southwest of Crown King, Arizona is not releasing much information. At 11:35 p.m. on May 9 evacuations were in effect for Minnehaha, Fort Misery, and Horse Thief Basin. Crown King is now at SET and residents should begin preparing in the event an evacuation order is issued.
The map above shows the proximity to Crown King; scroll down to see maps showing broader areas.
Sunday night the IMT reported that no structures were immediately threatened at that time and the fire had burned 3,500 acres.
1:15 p.m. MDT May 9, 2021
Since the Tussock Fire started during the afternoon of May 8, it has burned 2,448 acres 6 miles southwest of Crown King, Arizona and has spread onto the Prescott National Forest. Due to very dry fuel and weather conditions a Type 1 Incident Management Team has been ordered to assist with management of the incident.
The fire is between Phoenix and Prescott, 27 air miles northwest of the suburbs of Phoenix. (See the map above)
