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Avondale Fire burns over 800 acres, evacuations lifted

Updated  June 29, 2020 4:52pm MST
Crime and Public Safety
FOX 10 Phoenix

Evacuations lifted for Avondale Fire

MARICOPA COUNTY, Ariz. - Firefighters battled a brush fire near 133rd Avenue and Indian Springs Road. All evacuations have been lifted.

The 819-acre Avondale Fire started on June 26. It was previously reported to be 980 acres - and burning close to the Estrella Mountains, according to the Avondale Fire Department. 

The fire was 100% contained as of June 30.

Multiple engines were on scene and a Type 1 helicopter was assigned.

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EVACUATIONS

Evacuations have been lifted.

The Maricopa County Sheriff's Office issued a "Ready" notification, meaning to be ready to evacuate, for homes south of Southern Avenue, north of Indian Spring Road, west of 119 Avenue and east of El Mirage.