STOCKTON, AZ — A wildfire that burned near Stockton, Arizona, north of Kingman forced evacuations for those living in the area.
The Stockton Hill Fire sparked on July 4 about four miles northeast of Stockton. As of July 13, the fire is 100% contained at 589 acres.
As of July 8, the residents of Red Wing Canyon returned to "ready" status.
The Arizona Bureau of Land Management says the flames are moving quickly and are being driven by wind.
#StocktonHillFire: 64% contained at 589 ac. Crews have black line on N. side by West Canyon Rd, on E. side along Hayden Ranch & on S/SW side. Lines holding & only a few hotspots found. No visible interior smoke. Resources being released. Loc: 10 mi. N. Kingman#AZForestry #AZFire pic.twitter.com/r3XomUakqC
— AZ State Forestry (@azstateforestry) July 9, 2023
No other details have been released.
