Residents in parts of Pinal County's town of Oracle are told to evacuate immediately due to the Cody Fire, which has burned 1,218 acres with 5% containment. The cause of the fire is unknown.

The Cody Fire, ignited on May 21, 2025, near Oracle, AZ, has prompted evacuations and is currently 5% contained, according to the U.S. Forest Service -

Some homes in the community of Oracle, north of Tucson, have been destroyed by the Cody Fire, which started Wednesday afternoon in the Coronado Forest.

As the Cody fire, now spanning over 1,200 acres according to the Coronado National Forest, continues near Oracle, more than 1,100 people have been advised to evacuate. But, residents have stepped up to help neighbors in need.

McMillin lives about two miles away from the edge of the Cody Fire. The Ore House Hilltop Tavern, which is right next door to his home, closed up shop, but he decided to stay. When asked why, he answered with one word: Faith.

The Cody Fire has caused hundreds of Oracle residents to evacuate their homes, leaving behind devastation and uncertainty.

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The Cody Fire continues to burn in Oracle Thursday morning. Officials say the fire spread throughout the night, pushing towards the east. Evacuation orders are still in place.