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Grapevine Fire road closures lifted as crews continue containment efforts

The smoke plume from the Grapevine Fire can be seen near the Whitehorse Ranch community east of Prescott Valley. The lightning-caused fire started July 21, 2023.
Yavapai County Sheriff's Office
The smoke plume from the Grapevine Fire can be seen near the Whitehorse Ranch community east of Prescott Valley. The lightning-caused fire started July 21, 2023.

Officials on the Prescott National Forest on Wednesday will lift road closures put in place because of a more than 1,000-acre lightning-caused wildfire.

The Grapevine Fire 10 miles east of Prescott Valley triggered evacuations after it started nearly two weeks ago and residents were allowed to return last weekend.

It’s currently 19% contained but hasn’t grown in recent days.

Officials ask the public to use caution near the fire and be aware of fire personnel and heavy equipment in the area through the weekend.

Managers say monsoon storms on Tuesday forced crews disengage from the fire to protect their safety.