UPDATE (4/21 - 7:45 p.m.):
According to the Arizona Department of Forestry and Fire Management, the Shaw Fire is now 70% contained and holding at 16 acres. On Tuesday, crews focused on mopping up around homes within the fire area and securing the remaining open lines.
"GO" and "SET" evacuation statuses have been lifted for residents only, and all power to the area has been restored. Approximately 40 personnel remain assigned to the fire, including a hand crew, engines, and water tenders. Aircraft remains available if needed.
The fire originally started Monday afternoon, northeast of Cochise Stronghold in Cochise County.
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UPDATE (4/20 - 8:24 p.m.):
Forward progress of the Shaw Fire has stopped as of 5 p.m. Multiple agencies have been assigned to monitor the fire. It has burned approximately 20 acres, according to the Arizona Department of Forestry and Fire Management.
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UPDATE (4/20 - 3:34 p.m.):
The Shaw Fire is now between 15 and 20 acres, according to a social media post from Arizona Department of Forestry and Fire Management.
Four air tankers are working the fire, assisting ground resources, including an Arizona Forestry hand crew and engines, the post said.
Additional resources requested have been expanded to a hotshot crew, two Large Air Tankers, Air Attack and one helicopter.
According to the Cochise County Sheriff's X account, the following areas are under evacuation:
GO Status:
Cochise Stronghold west of Halfmoon Ranch, including Cochise Stronghold Campground; all trails in East and West Stronghold including Cochise Trail, and Middlemarch Canyon Trail.
SET Status:
West of Cochise Stronghold Road, south of Dream Catcher Way.
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UPDATE (4/20 - 3:17 p.m.):
According to the Coronado National Forest Facebook page, the fire is now at 8 acres.
The post said the fire began on private property and has now entered the forest.
"Direct extinguishment strategies are being utilized to stop the spread of the wildfire and protect homes and infrastructure," the post said.
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The Arizona Department of Forestry and Fire Management is reporting the start of a new fire, the Shaw Fire, northeast of Cochise Stronghold, west of Sunsites in Cochise County.
According to the department's Facebook page, resources are working along the north and south flanks of the fire, which is estimated at 2 acres. It is moving through grass and brush.
According to the Cochise County Sheriff's Facebook page, evacuations are in effect for Cochise Stronghold west of Halfmoon Ranch, including Cochise Stronghold Campground; all trails in East and West Stronghold, including Cochise Trail, and Middlemarch Canyon Trail.
Resources being requested include a state hand crew, air attack, large air tankers and a helo, the post said.
