Cody wildfire: Check Oracle evacuation map after fire breaks out Pinal County

Oracle officials asked hundreds of residents to evacuate after the Cody Fire broke out in Pinal County

Published on: May 22, 2025, 07:26:43 IST

By Yash Nitish Bajaj

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Oracle officials asked hundreds of residents to evacuate after the Cody Fire broke out in Pinal County on Wednesday. The sheriff's office announced the evacuation order at 4:30 PM local time. Authorities also released an evacuation map, helping residents.

Cody fire broke out in Oracle on Wednesday (X)

The Cody Fire hit the Oracle area within 24 hours of the nearby Cedar Fire, which also prompted evacuation orders. The two fires are unrelated. According to the US Forest Service, the Cedar Fire was 50% contained as of Wednesday.

Officials further added that evacuation orders are issued for regions 5 and 16 to 19 of the Oracle evacuation map. The PCSO released an evacuation map via social media and official channels, delineating specific zones in Oracle under varying levels of evacuation status.

The map, referenced in alerts from PCSO and corroborated by reports from the Arizona Department of Forestry and Fire Management, divides Oracle into numbered evacuation zones to guide residents.

GO Status (Immediate Evacuation):

Zones 5, 16, 17, 18, and 19: Residents in these zones are under a “GO” order, indicating imminent and life-threatening danger, requiring immediate evacuation. The PCSO’s alert said: “Residents in the Oracle area that are located in evacuation zones 5 and 16-19 are in evacuation status. Please evacuate the area immediately!”

Zone 18 was added to the GO status by 4:23 PM.

SET Status (Prepare to Evacuate):

Zones 4 and 15: These zones are under a “SET” status, meaning residents should prepare for potential evacuation due to significant fire danger. The PCSO advised residents to gather emergency go kits and consider voluntary relocation. San Manuel residents were also placed on SET status, per Pinal County’s announcement.

READY Status (Be Aware): Other areas of Oracle, not specifically zoned in the GO or SET orders, are under a “READY” status, urging residents to stay vigilant and monitor updates, per PCSO’s guidance. The READY, SET, GO system, detailed on AzEIN, encourages preparing emergency supplies in advance, including three gallons of water per person, a three-day food supply, and medications, per the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) guidelines cited by PCSO.

Evacuation Centers and Support

Mammoth Community Center: The Town of Mammoth opened its Community Center at 101 W. 5th St., Mammoth, AZ 85618, as a temporary evacuation site for displaced Oracle residents.

The Arizona Department of Transportation (ADOT) has restricted access to residents only at the Highway 77 and Highway 79 junction due to changing weather conditions.

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Yash Nitish Bajaj
Yash Bajaj is a Chief Content Producer with a strong foundation in US coverage, digital strategy, and audience-focused storytelling. As part of the US Desk at Hindustan Times, he covers a wide range of topics - from American politics to sports (NFL, NBA, derbies, MLB and more). Before joining Hindustan Times, Yash served as Deputy News Editor at Times Now, where he oversaw international coverage and led a team of six. In this role, he significantly expanded global traffic through strategic planning, SEO-driven content execution, and meticulous trend tracking across platforms. He is experienced in managing high-pressure breaking-news shifts, coordinating live coverage, and building newsroom systems that improve speed, accuracy, and reach. Prior to Times Now, Yash held a position at Opoyi, where he headed the Sports and US news team. He developed broad editorial strategies, guided reporters across multiple beats, and played a key role in recruiting and training new talent. His responsibilities also extended to social media management and experimenting with innovative content formats. A passionate NFL fan, Yash is a die-hard supporter of the Cincinnati Bengals and has followed Joe Burrow closely since his college days at LSU. Whether breaking down top players' latest performance, analyzing team performances, or tracking roster moves, he brings the same dedication and sharp storytelling to his sports coverage as he does to American politics and breaking news. When he’s not writing, Yash can often be found watching games or debating the latest NFL storylines with fellow fans. Yash holds a Bachelor of Mass Media (Journalism) from HR College, Mumbai University. His interests extend well beyond the newsroom: he is an enthusiastic explorer of AI tools, a movie buff with an ever-growing watchlist, and someone who enjoys unraveling conspiracy theories for fun.Read More

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