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April 7, 2016, 2:20 AM GMT / Updated April 7, 2016, 2:20 AM GMT

By Associated Press

A wildfire that started in western Arizona jumped the Colorado River into California on Wednesday.

Two mobile home parks, Pirate's Cove and Park Moabi RV parks in the Mojave Desert south of Needles, were evacuated as firefighters on both sides of the river worked to surround the flames.

The fire has burned 1200 acres, according to the San Bernardino Fire Department officials.

A wildfire flareup near Needles, Calif. on Wednesday.San Bernardino County Fire Department via AP

Firefighters work to save Pirate's Cove Bar on the Colorado River near Needles, Calif. on Wednesday.San Bernardino County Fire Department via AP

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