The Yavapai County Sheriff’s Office announced on Thursday that effective at 6:00 p.m., all evacuations have been lifted for the area of Fort Misery, Minihaha, and Horse Thief Basin.
However, according to the Sheriff’s Office, all residents in Crown King, Fort Misery, Minihaha, and Horse Thief Basin should remain “Ready,” and stay aware of the latest news and information.
Crown King remains closed to all non-residents. All prior road closures remain in place. The Prescott National Forest lands, roads, and trails south of NFSR94 (along NFSR82A to the junction of NFSR52), and south to the junction of CR177 east are closed, including Senator Hwy (FR 52) between Hooper Saddle (FR 362), and Crown King (FR 259). Additionally, the area of Cow Creek road, that leads to FR 711 near Lake Pleasant is closed.
Sheriff Rhodes thanked the citizens of Horse Thief Basin, Minihaha, Fort Misery and Crown King “for their patience and cooperation through this event.”
Sheriff Rhondes said, “It is unfortunate that too often, it seems these communities are impacted by fire events. The citizens and business owners of Crown King have taken great care of our first responders both Firefighters, and Law Enforcement, and it is greatly appreciated.”