VIDEO: A wildfire that sparked Thursday afternoon has burned several structures and forced some residents in San Carlos to evacuate their homes.
Officials say the "Watch Fire" sparked in the 7 Mile District area and has been driven to downtown San Carlos by winds. The fire has burned over 1,100 acres and is at 0% containment. Areas impacted by the evacuations are TC Alley, China Town, Peridot Heights, and Old/New Moonbase.
Evacuation shelters have been set up at the San Carlos High School and the Bingo Hall at Apache Gold Casino, according to local police.