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2 weeks ago | azcentral.com | Austin Corona

Update: This article was published May 22. Here's the May 23 news on the Cody FireThe Cody Fire burned down an unknown number of structures, some of which were homes, outside Oracle in Pinal County, officials confirmed on May 23. The Cody Fire was 5% contained as of the morning of May 23, having burned over 1,200 acres. The fire appeared to slow its growth over May 22 after exploding through grass and oak country southeast of Oracle the night before.

2 weeks ago | yahoo.com | Austin Corona

Fire officials expanded evacuation orders in Oracle, in Pinal County, overnight on May 21 as the Cody Fire continued to grow. The Cody Fire was 0% contained as of the morning of May 22, having burned over 1,300 acres by the afternoon. Winds and bone-dry "flash fuels," such as grasses and shrubs, spurred the fire east overnight, where residents of the town of San Manuel were ordered to prepare for evacuation.

2 weeks ago | azcentral.com | Austin Corona

Update: This article was published May 21. Here's the May 22 news on the Cody Fire. Fire officials expanded evacuation orders in Oracle, in Pinal County, overnight on May 21 as the Cody Fire continued to grow. The Cody Fire was 0% contained as of the morning of May 22, having burned over 1,000 acres. Winds and bone-dry "flash fuels," such as grasses and shrubs, spurred the fire east overnight, where residents of the town of San Manuel were ordered to prepare for evacuation.

2 weeks ago | yahoo.com | Austin Corona

Fire officials ordered residents in eastern parts of Oracle, in Pinal County, to evacuate as the Cody Fire took shape nearby. The Pinal County Sheriff's Office announced the immediate evacuation order at 4:30 p.m. May 21. Officials asked residents in the rest of the Oracle area to remain on heightened alert. The Cody Fire is the second to hit the Oracle area in 24 hours.

2 weeks ago | azcentral.com | Austin Corona

Fire officials ordered residents in eastern parts of Oracle, in Pinal County, to evacuate as the Cody Fire took shape nearby. The fire had burned 500 acres and was 0% contained the evening of May 21, according to InciWeb, a federal tracker. More than 100 people were assigned to fight the fire. The Pinal County Sheriff's Office announced the immediate evacuation order at 4:30 p.m. May 21. Officials asked residents in the rest of the Oracle area to remain on heightened alert.