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The Billy Fire, ignited by lightning July 9, 2025 has grown to 8,869 acres and was 22% contained, as of Aug. 10, 2025.

New "go" evacuation orders have been issued for residents of Murphy Ranch and Ellison Ranch in Gila County, Arizona.

A community meeting to discuss the fire was scheduled for Aug. 11.

The Billy Fire in Gila County prompted new evacuation orders for some residents, according to officials with the Tonto National Forest.

The fire, located about 15 miles south of Young in central Arizona, spread across 8,869 acres and was 22% contained, according to the Forest Service in a Facebook post Aug. 10. The fire started July 9 and was caused by lightning, the Forest Service said.

Evacuation orders were upgraded to "go" status for residents in Murphy Ranch a

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