Pioneer Fire Contained Near Jakes Corner

Pioneer Fire Contained Near Jakes Corner

Author: The Daily News Now! June 8, 2026 Duration: 1:16

A new wildfire, the Pioneer Fire, erupted south of Jakes Corner in Gila County, burning 25 acres before containment—but its impact lingers: State Route 188 is shut down with no reopening date, and residents of the Brownsville Mobile Home Park are on high alert under “SET” status. Investigators are still probing the cause, but one thing’s clear—this situation is far from over.

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