WILLIAMS, AZ -- The "Twin" fire near Williams is 90 percent contained as of Wednesday night, according to officials.
Kaibab National Forest spokeswoman Punky Moore said rain and sleet fell on the "Twin" Fire Wednesday, which has helped to increase containment.
According to Moore, management of the incident transitions to a smaller organization on Thursday.
Moore said helicopters dropped water on hot spots on the southeast side of the fire while firefighters reinforced containment lines around the perimeter on Tuesday.
The fire has burned about 908 acres.
Officials lifted evacuation orders on Monday morning and allowed some families back home as crews worked to contain the “Twin” fire.
CLICK ON THE ATTACHED SLIDESHOW TO SEE PHOTOS FROM THE FIRE SCENEStrong winds forced firefighters to keep some Williams residents from returning to their homes Sunday, as crews battled a prescribed burn that grew out of control and threatened part of the community.
Air tankers that were credited with slowing the fire's spread on Saturday were grounded Sunday because of the wind, but according to officials, fire acreage did not increase despite the winds.
According to Moore, two air tankers and seven helicopters were still fighting the "Twin" fire that was started as a planned burn on Thursday.
The fire is burning south of Interstate 40 and a mile southwest of Williams, at the base of Bill Williams Mountain.
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Sixty-four homes were evacuated, according to officials. No structures have been burned, but those evacuated still feared for their homes.
“You can put up a new house, but you can’t put up new memories,” said Renee De Witt.
The Red Cross said Sunday its volunteers had set up to ensure evacuees with a safe place to sleep, food and emotional support until they were allowed to safely return home.
An animal shelter was established in close proximity to the Red Cross shelter for those evacuees with pets.
For information about the shelter call 928-635-5653 or 928-635-5635.
The CCSO says Interstate 40 is open, but there are moderate to heavy impacts due to smoke. It is recommended that anyone planning to travel in the area call ahead for current conditions.
According to the Arizona Department of Transportation, heavy smoke in the area has reduced speeds to 45 mph.
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