GILA COUNTY, AZ — A wildfire that started on June 26 in Gila County has forced evacuations for two communities near Kearny.
Officials say that as a result of the fire, named the Steamboat Fire, the Gila County Sheriff's Office and the Gila County Emergency Management have placed Linx Ranch and Victory Ranch on "GO" orders.
A "SET" order is underway for the Wind Spirit Community along Dripping Springs Road.
According to Watch Duty and the National Interagency Fire Center, the fire has grown to more than 1,500 acres and is at 90% containment as of June 30.
Officials say fire activity remains high, with wind-driven movement observed across the grass and brush fueling this fire.
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