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Last updated: 2026-05-12 --- The type of incident is Wildfire and involves the following unit(s) Arizona Department of Forestry and Fire Management - State Office. --- State: Arizona --- Coordinates: Latitude: 33° 57 28 Longitude: 112° 42 39 --- NOTE: All fire perimeters and points are approximations. --- Incident Overview: The Jones Fire has reached 55% containment - it remains 84 acres. Crews have established containment along the northwest, east, and southeast sides of the fire. Resources continue to make progress despite the heat and Wednesday's windy conditions. Crews worked to mitigate hazard trees across the fire's perimeter, started chipping operations from chainsaw work, and continued strengthening previously established containment line. Engine crews patrolled along the fire's perimeter cooling smoldering vegetation and monitoring for interior smokes and flareups. Low humidity levels and periodic afternoon wind gusts will be of concern throughout the day Thursday and into the weekend. The US 60 is fully open. Drivers should use caution through the area as engines continue to work alongside the road. Approximately 150 personnel are assigned to the incident including four DFFM hand crews, engines, water tenders, and a dozer. Air Attack and additional aircraft remain available if needed.The Jones Fire was reported on May 11 burning approximately 1 mile southeast of Wickenburg, AZ.  Arizona Department of Forestry and Fire Management (DFFM) is in command of the fire. The fire is burning in the Hassayampa River bottom in salt cedar, cottonwood, grass and brush.Forward progression was stopped at 6:35pm on May 11.  The fire is under full suppression.Evacuations: Follow Maricopa County OEM and visit Maricopa County for updates. Updates will also be posted by Wickenburg Police Department.Evacuation Shelter: Red Cross Arizona has opened a shelter for evacuees at Wickenburg High School Gym located 1090 S. Vulture Mine Road, Wickenburg, AZ 85390Traffic Information: visit az511.comResources: 1 dozer, 10+ engines, 4 hand crews, and miscellaneous overhead. 

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