Highlights
- Containment of the Jones Fire reached 90% by Thursday evening, up from 66% that morning.
- The fire's 84-acre footprint has held steady since forward progress stopped Monday night.
- About 25 people were displaced and eight to 10 RVs destroyed after the human-caused fire ignited Monday afternoon.
- Remaining crews are focused on the southwest portion of the burn area in the Hassayampa River bottom, where heat is lingering.
Crews fighting the Jones Fire near Wickenburg pushed containment to 90% by Thursday evening, up from 66% that morning and 55% the previous night, according to KTAR, with ABC15 and AZFamily independently confirming the containment progression.
The fire's footprint has remained at 84 acres since forward progress was stopped Monday night. The Arizona Department of Forestry and Fire Management downgraded the incident from Type 3 to Type 4 on Thursday, and some firefighters were released to rest and prepare for potential new starts.
The blaze ignited Monday afternoon and destroyed eight to 10 RVs, displacing about 25 people. Fire officials say it was human-caused, though the exact ignition source has not been determined. All road closures tied to the fire have been lifted.
Remaining crews are working to strengthen containment lines, cool smoldering patches, and watch for interior flareups. Friday's effort will concentrate on the uncontained southwest portion of the burn area in the Hassayampa River bottom, where heat is lingering due to dense salt cedar.
The American Red Cross closed its evacuation shelter at Wickenburg High School but continues to assist displaced residents. Those affected can call 800-RED-CROSS (733-2767) to open a case and receive services.
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- ktar.com retrieved 15/05/2026 13:35
- ABC15 Arizona retrieved 15/05/2026 13:35
- AZ Family (3TV/CBS5) retrieved 15/05/2026 13:35
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