Roach Fire Evacuees From Dudleyville Return Home

Roach Fire Incident Commander Darrell Miller announced that Dudleyville evacuees were able to return to their homes beginning at 6:30 p.m. Sunday night.

Firefighters say that their efforts curtailed the growth of the fire, allowing residents to go back home.

According to the Incident Management Team, the Roach Fire has burned 335 acres and the fire is 30 percent contained.

Fire crews are hoping that the monsoon rains start soon, until that happens, smoke and open flames will be seen.

Southwest Gas will be working Sunday evening and Monday to restart service to homes in Dudleyville. A Southwest Gas representative says that utility workers will be going door-to-door to restore service to those who have had their service interrupted.

San Carlos Irrigation Project has restored electrical services.

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