The started burning Thursday afternoon.
Residents of the Sunrise Desert Vistsas and Granite Mountain Ranch subdivisions have been asked to evacuate as the fire's southeast corner closes in.SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. — A GO order to evacuate has been issued is in effect for residences from 136th Street to 152nd Street and from Dixileta Drive to Dove Valley due to threats from the Boulder View Fire. Residents there have been asked to leave now by fire officials.
"Fire activity remains steady on that SE side of the fire. Add’l resources reassigned to that area to work on structure protection efforts," the Arizona Department of Forestry and Fire Management said in a social media post. GO: east of 136th Street, north of Dove Valley, and west and south of the Tonto NF boundary. Fire activity remains steady on that SE side of the fire. Add’l resources…Firefighting operations are also being conducted on the northwest side along Bartlett Dam Road.
The National Fire Protection Association recommends that residents near a disaster store emergency supplies in a plastic tub, small suitcase, trash can, backpack, or other containers. Get the latest information on how to stay safe and protect your home during wildfire season in Arizona on our 12News YouTube playlist here. The Arizona Fire & Medical Authority has released tips on how to prevent fires from starting in your home.
Appliances should also be used in a way that manufacturers recommend, since overheating, shorts and sparks can all lead to a fire breaking out. “Caution everyone to stay low to the floor when escaping from fire and never to open doors that are hot,” the authority said. “Select a location where everyone can meet after escaping the house. Get out then call for help.
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