As part of structural protection, homes are outfitted with sprinklers and “pumpkins” which hold up to 6,000 gallons of water in the Sunrise and Quartz Creek area where the Sunrise Fire is burning. (Kathleen Woodford/Mineral Independent).
August 1, 2017
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August 1, 2017 10:45 p.m.
More than 60 homes threatened as evacuation orders go into effect
Over 60 homes have been threatened by the Sunrise Fire burning east of Superior. Last week several areas including Sunrise Creek, Quartz Flats and Quartz Creek were given Stage 3 evacuation orders. Other areas, including Verde Creek, remained on Stage 2 evacuation warning. While the Rivulet area located northeast of the fire is on Stage 1 Evacuation Alert.