Fire crews are working to contain a new fire burning 13 miles northeast of Florence.
The "Cottonwood Fire" started Saturday morning and is estimated at 150 acres, as air tankers and ground crews battle the blaze.
#CottonwoodFire: Working closely with partners to put out wildfires. This human-caused wildfire was preventable. Follow fire restrictions. #AZFire https://t.co/SiICbEY6VM
— BLM Arizona Fire (@BLMAZFire) May 23, 2020
The Bureau of Land Management in Arizona says the fire is human caused and an unknown structure is approximately 1/4 mile north of the fire.
GID - #CottonwoodFire Update: Multiple levels of aviation resources on this fire supporting firefighters on the ground. Reports of unknown structure 1/4mi N of the fire. Video via @azstateforestry #AZFire pic.twitter.com/oOJJBmaokP
— BLM Arizona (@BLMArizona) May 23, 2020
Fire crews say the cause of the fire is under investigation.
