"Evacuations lifted as Diamond Fire near Scottsdale continues to threaten local wildlife"
Evacuation orders have been lifted in Scottsdale as the Diamond Fire, which has consumed 1,960 acres, is now 30% contained. The fire, believed to be human-caused, started as a brush fire and forced the evacuation of nearly 100 homes, affecting around 1,145 people. One secondary structure has been lost, and road, park, and trail closures remain in place. The American Red Cross has opened an evacuation center for displaced residents, and animals have been evacuated to the Cave Creek rodeo grounds.