Parker Live News from the Parker Strip since 2009.
The ‘Willow Fire’ continues to burn north of Lake Havasu City in an area called Mohave Valley.
It began in the Havasu National Wildlife Refuge on Saturday morning, according to Mohave County Emergency Management, and continues to blaze through willow trees and brush north of I-40. By Saturday night, smoke from the fire could be seen for well over a hundred miles in every direction, and firefighters from many area fire districts attended, including the Parker area.
The fire has charred almost 2000 acres so far and is fast-moving. Evacuations were in effect for around 150 homes.
Photos via Todd Honomichl, Buckskin Fire. Other photos via Parker Live and John Abbott.
UPDATE:
#WillowFire Making good progress on containment using dozer, natural fuel breaks/already existing areas of minimal vegetation #AZFire
— BLM Arizona Fire (@BLMAZFire) August 9, 2015
Sending prayers????????????
Sending prayers also
God keep all safe.
This photo via John Abbott.
I thank that’s Buckskin Firefighters, not Parker Fire Department.
Parker firefighters = firefighters from Parker. The linked article says Buckskin.
DITTO… ????????????