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Brown Fire burning southwest of Tucson near border has reached 1,200 acres

Posted at 12:33 PM, Jun 18, 2016
and last updated 2016-06-18 15:33:48-04

A 1,200 acre wildfire continues to burn southwest of Tucson, near the border in the Baboquivari Mountains.

One occupied structure has been destroyed by the flames, according to the Arizona State Forestry.

A type three team is expected to take over command Saturday evening.

The cause of the fire is still under investigation. So far no evacuations have been ordered, and no other structures are threatened.