PHOENIX – Evacuees from the Aquila Fire have been cleared to return to their homes as of 3 p.m. on Wednesday. The fire, which is now 50 percent contained destroyed one home and several structures Tuesday night.
#AquilaFire is 50% contained with no change in acreage. As of 3pm, @mcsoaz released the SET order & all evacuated residents can return home. Please be safe when driving through the area as crews are still working. #AZFire
— AZ State Forestry (@azstateforestry) June 24, 2020
The fire has consumed over 890 acres.
Over 200 residents were evacuated.