Evacuation of northeast Scottsdale remains in place As of Wednesday morning, only one secondary structure has burned as the Diamond Fire continues in the northern Scottsdale area, which remains under evacuation order. The fire near McDowell Mountain Park is estimated at 2,500 acres with no containment, officials said Wednesday, June 28. Areas of evacuation are from northern boundary of Rio Verde Drive; southern boundary of Jomax Road; western boundary of 130th Street; and eastern boundary of 160th street. The Diamond Fire started Tuesday afternoon near 130th Street and Ranch Gate Road in north Scottsdale, approximately 11 miles southwest of the Rio Verde community. Approximately 1,145 residents were evacuated near the fire, affecting more than 100 homes. An evacuation center has been opened by the Red Cross at Cactus Shadows High School, 5802 E. Dove Valley Road, and Cave Creek Rodeo Grounds, 37201 N. 28th St., has reportedly opened to give animals shelter as well. Many of the im...