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Arizona Wildfires - 1 of 3 Contained |
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June 27, 2011 |
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One of three major wildfires burning in Arizona has been declared fully contained. A second is nearly out, and a third is growing only in a rugged area with only a handful of residents. Authorities say the Horseshoe Two wildfire near Portal in southeastern Arizona is completely surrounded after burning more than 348 square miles. All evacuation orders have been lifted. A second fire near the southern Arizona city of Sierra Vista is 85 percent contained, and officials say the blaze is showing little activity as ground crews and helicopters work to put out the rest of the fire. The Monument fire has burned nearly 47 square miles and destroyed 57 homes, a five-unit apartment building and five businesses.
One of Three Major Wildfires in Arizona Contained
Meanwhile, the largest forest fire in Arizona history continues to slowly chew though parts of the Apache-Sitgreaves National Forest, although it is nearly 80 percent contained. The 841-square-mile Wallow fire is officially 77 percent contained and growing slowing along its southeast perimeter. |
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