CONGRESS, AZ — All evacuations have been lifted due to the Hillside Fire near Congress.
On Friday, officials says the wildfire no longer poses a threat to the community and the "SET" status for evacuations has been lifted.
See aerial footage of the fire and firefighting efforts in the area Thursday morning in the video player below:
Five homes were threatened at one time and just over 40 residences near Ghost Town Road were impacted by the SET evacuation status.
Officials say high winds drove the fire. The fire reportedly burned approximately 818 acres as of Saturday night and 100% contained. Officials had previously estimated the fire to be approximately 1,200 acres before seeing updated mapping.
The fire was first reported Tuesday night after a storm had moved through the area. Officials say that local fire resources worked to put out the fire Tuesday night but winds reignited the fire on Wednesday.
Congress is located approximately 16 miles north of Wickenburg.
