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Multiple Arizona Wildfires Prompt Evacuations in Sunflower Community

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Source: ABC15 Arizona in Phoenix
Multiple Arizona Wildfires Prompt Evacuations in Sunflower Community
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Sunflower residents in Arizona have been ordered to evacuate due to the Diamond Fire along SR 87, which is estimated to be 640 acres with 0% containment. The fire may have been started by a lightning strike, and the Maricopa County Sheriff's Department is conducting evacuations and setting up an evacuation center at the old bingo hall at We-Ko-Pa Casino. Approximately 10 to 15 people have been evacuated so far.

Topics:nationnatural-disasters#arizona#diamond-fire#evacuation#maricopa-county#natural-disasters#sunflower
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  1. Sunflower residents evacuated due to brush fire along SR 87  ABC15 Arizona in Phoenix
  2. 3 wildfires break out across Arizona over the weekend  FOX 10 Phoenix
  3. Diamond Fire burning in Tonto National Forest forces evacuation of Sunflower community  FOX 10 News Phoenix
  4. Evacuations ordered for Sunflower residents due to Diamond Fire near State Route 87  Arizona's Family
  5. Diamond Fire footage on July 23  FOX 10 Phoenix
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