India, July 10 -- Residents of Navajo County in Arizona have been asked to evacuate due to a massive fire burning nearby. The evacuation notice was issued by the Navajo County Emergency Management and Preparedness office around 7:45 am for people near Hansen and Sunset lanes, just north of SR-260, AZ Family reported.

"Residents in the area of 3093 Sunset Ln, Lakeside need to evacuate the area. GO NOW! Updates will be provided shortly, please follow public safety instructions to leave the area," reads a Facebook post byNavajo County Emergency Management and Preparedness.

It adds, "Residents in the affected evacuation area may go to the Blue Ridge High School Gymnasium. Please drive carefully."

The Navajo County Sheriff's Office claimed ...