Update 7:15 p.m.:
In the video above, Cuyler Diggs takes a look at the strong winds that are contributing to the rapid spread of the Stronghold Fire in Cochise County Monday.
UPDATE 5:55 p.m.:
The Stronghold Fire has grown to 2,000 acres, according to an update from WildCAD, a computer-aided dispatch for agencies fighting wildfires.
KGUN 9 will provide updates from Andrew Christiansen, our reporter on scene, throughout the evening as crews continue to work the fire:
UPDATE 4:09 p.m.:
Arizona Forestry confirms the Stronghold Fire is burning about 750 acres. They say it's being driven by winds through grass, brush, and oak.
Arizona Forestry says wind shifting directions is challenging resources, confirming the fire is pushing to the northeast.
The fire is holding by Ironwood Road and Cochise Road to the east, per Arizona Forestry.
About 100 personnel are responding to the incident, and aircraft are working on the south side of the fire.
Various areas within Sunsites and Pearce are in SET or GO status.
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UPDATE 2:39 p.m.:
The Stronghold Fire is pushing to the northeast, driven by winds and fuel, according to Arizona Forestry.
In an email to KGUN 9, Arizona Forestry states, "Fire jumped a local road. Crews working to protect nearby structures and trying to tie in the fire off local roads."
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UPDATE 1:59 p.m.:
The Stronghold Fire has jumped from 70 to 283 acres, moving southeast and remains very active, according to the Arizona Department of Forestry and Fire Management.
Arizona Forestry says additional resources have been ordered, including two large air tankers, two single-engine air tankers, four engines, the Globe Hotshots, and overhead.
Currently, four Arizona Forestry crews remain assigned along with state, federal and local engines.
Per the Cochise County Sheriff's Office: GO for homes west of Cochise Stronghold and south of Ironwood Roads in Sunsites.
If residents need assistance with evacuating large animals, call SEACOM and CCSO Ranch Patrol.
All evacuation information will come from the Cochise County Sheriff's Department.
The fire is located about 16 miles south of Cochise.
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ORIGINAL STORY:
The Cochise County Sheriff's Department set an evacuation order for Cochise Stronghold and Ironwood Roads due to a brush fire.
CCSO encourages those who live in the area to leave immediately.
They say to take your go bag with important paperwork, medications, and pets with their pet needs if it applies to you.
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