Cold front helping battle Gladiator Fire
"Gladiator Fire as seen from I17 north of the Sunset rest area on Thursday afternoon".
Photographer: Nicole Fleckenstein
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Posted: 05/27/2012
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By: Associated Press
CROWN KING, AZ - Fire officials say a cold front arriving over Arizona is providing additional relief to firefighters battling the Gladiator Fire and electricity is being restored to some areas.
A "mega moisture burst" Friday night increased moisture levels in the forest and helping reduce risk of new fires.
Winds from the west, southwest at 20-25 mph with gusts to 45 are expected and those winds will likely blow dust and ash.
Officials say the 16,240 acre Gladiator Fire, which started May 13 from a structure fire, is now 45 percent contained and has roughly cost $13 million.
The U.S. Forest Service says electricity has been stored to some communities that were forced to evacuate earlier this week.
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