PIMA, AZ — Firefighters are gaining control of a wildfire burning in Eastern Arizona.
As of Thursday evening, the Bryce Fire has grown to 3,294 acres and is 78% contained, according to the Arizona Department of Forestry and Fire Management.
The fire is burning northwest of Pima in Graham County.
State officials say the large growth in acreage burned from Saturday to Sunday did not happen overnight. Rather, it is the result of more accurate mapping of the fire.
Some residents along US-70 are on SET status, meaning they should be prepared to be evacuated.
On Sunday morning, the Graham County Sheriff's Office put residents in the river corridor in the Fort Thomas area on SET status as well.
#BryceFire: 3,137 ac. & 29% contained.
— AZ Dept. Forestry and Fire Management (@azstateforestry) May 13, 2025
The @NWSTucson has issued another Red Flag warning for parts of eastern and southeastern AZ today to incl. the Bryce Fire. High winds could test containment lines. Crews focused along north/northeast & east flanks of fire strengthening &… pic.twitter.com/a1m6zxEk3I
