Firefighters are continuing to battle the Sycamore Fire north of Globe.
The footprint of the Tonto National Forest wildfire increased to nearly 12,000 acres with 76% containment, according to officials on July 1.
Officials said the fire growth was on the west side of the blaze in the Salt River Wilderness Area, citing persistent hot, dry conditions for the increased fire activity. However, they noted crews were able to increase containment along the southeast side of the wildfire by extinguishing hotspots.
The Haystack Ranch was under a "SET" evacuation order, which downgraded the evacuation status for multiple areas, but that order has since been lifted.
The lightning-caused Sycamore Fire was discovered about 15 miles north of Globe on June 15. Within days, emergency closure orders were implemented for the area around the fire.
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