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    Wildfire south of Payson contained

    Officials with the Tonto National Forest say the "Long Fire" burned about 50 acres in the median and west of the Beeline Highway near mile marker 210 on Saturday.

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    Shooting game starts massive AZ wildfire

    Authorities said a Mesa man sparked the Sunflower Fire on May 12 while shooting targets during his bachelor party.

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    Progress as Poco Fire grows to 11K acres

    Firefighters are maintaining lines around an eastern Arizona wildfire that was threatening transmission lines owned by two of the state's largest utilities.

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    1. Fox Fire jumps to 3,400 acres in S. AZ

      Fox Fire jumps to 3,400 acres in S. AZ

      The Fox Fire, believed to have been caused by lightning, has grown to approximately 3,400 acres since Monday’s estimate of 1,200 acres.

      • Crews making progress on AZ wildfires

        Crews making progress on AZ wildfires

        The Grand is 90 percent contained, the 257 Fire is 75 percent contained, and the Sunflower Fire is 80 percent contained.

        • 1 dead as CO wildfire chars 43K+ acres

          1 dead as CO wildfire chars 43K+ acres

          Officials plan to double the number of crews fighting a fast-moving wildfire in northern Colorado that has scorched nearly 43,500 acres, burned more than 100 structures and left one person dead.

          • '257 Fire' grows to 2,640 acres

            '257 Fire' grows to 2,640 acres

            The fire is burning four miles southeast of Superior, Arizona and is approximately 2,640 acres.

            • 'Comet Fire' 50% contained

              'Comet Fire' 50% contained

              Fire crews are battling a wildfire that can be seen burning east of the Valley.

            • Gladiator Fire now 80% contained

              Gladiator Fire now 80% contained

              A wildfire that has burned more than 16,000 acres near the historic mining town of Crown King is now 80 percent contained.

              • Gladiator Fire now 70% contained

                Gladiator Fire now 70% contained

                Fire officials say crews do not anticipate any major flare-ups as they patrol the Gladiator Fire's perimeter.

                • Gladiator Fire now 50% contained

                  Gladiator Fire now 50% contained

                  Crews have made some progress on containing a wildfire that had prompted the evacuation of a historic mining town in northern Arizona.

                  • Cold front helping battle Gladiator Fire

                    Cold front helping battle Gladiator 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.

                    • Weather helps in Gladiator Fire battle

                      Weather helps in Gladiator Fire battle

                      A "mega moisture burst" Friday night increased moisture levels in the forest and is helping reduce risk of new fires.

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                      1. Gladiator Fire burns north of Crown King
                      2. Flames, thick smoke in Sunflower Fire

                        Flames, thick smoke in Sunflower Fire

                        The Sunflower Fire is burning about 21 miles south of Payson.

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