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See Jones Fire burning near Wickenburg along Hassayampa River
May 11, 2026Updated May 12, 2026, 2:04 p.m. ET

A BLM wildland firefighter mops up hotspots in the Jones Fire in Wickenburg on May 12, 2026.
Update: Jones Fire forces evacuation, US 60 closure near Wickenburg
Mark Henle/The RepublicUpdate: Jones Fire forces evacuation, US 60 closure near Wickenburg

A BLM wildland firefighter mops up hotspots in the Jones Fire in Wickenburg on May 12, 2026.
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A BLM wildland firefighter mops up hotspots in the Jones Fire in Wickenburg on May 12, 2026. Fire retardant dropped earlier covers the steps and handrail (foreground).
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Jones Fire damage is seen at Arrowhead RV park in Wickenburg on May 12, 2026.
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Jones Fire damage is seen at Arrowhead RV park in Wickenburg on May 12, 2026.
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Jones Fire damage is seen at Arrowhead RV park in Wickenburg on May 12, 2026.
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Jones Fire damage is seen at Arrowhead RV park in Wickenburg on May 12, 2026.
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Jones Fire damage is seen at Arrowhead RV park in Wickenburg on May 12, 2026.
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Jones Fire damage is seen at Arrowhead RV park in Wickenburg on May 12, 2026.
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Jones Fire damage is seen at Arrowhead RV park in Wickenburg on May 12, 2026.
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A Single Engine Airtanker, or SEAT, drops water over the Jones Fire on May 11, 2026, supporting firefighters on the ground as they work to slow the fire's spread.
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Engines along the roadway provide water to support suppression efforts on the Jones Fire on May 11, 2026.
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Jones Fire activity can be seen along U.S. 60 on May 11, 2026.
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A wildfire named the Jones Fire burned about 100 acres, forced evacuations and closed highways on May 11, 2026, in Wickenburg.
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The Arizona Department of Forestry and Fire Management responded to a new fire southeast of Wickenburg that prompted evacuations on May 11, 2026.
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The Wickenburg Fire Department evacuated U.S. 93 to Zabel Mine Road, from the railroad tracks west of U.S. 60 to the east of U.S. 60 on May 11, 2026, due to the Jones Fire. The 60 was closed as well at milepost 111.
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A wildfire named the Jones Fire burned about 100 acres, forced evacuations and closed highways on May 11, 2026, in Wickenburg.
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A wildfire named the Jones Fire burned about 100 acres, forced evacuations and closed highways on May 11, 2026, in Wickenburg.
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A wildfire named the Jones Fire burned about 100 acres, forced evacuations and closed highways on May 11, 2026, in Wickenburg.
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A wildfire named the Jones Fire burned about 100 acres, forced evacuations and closed highways on May 11, 2026, in Wickenburg.
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A wildfire named the Jones Fire burned about 100 acres, forced evacuations and closed highways on May 11, 2026, in Wickenburg.
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The Jones Fire perimeter map for May 12, 2026.
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The Jones Fire morning operational meeting for May 12, 2026.
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