TUCSON, AZ — Evacuations are underway as firefighters battle the Wildhorse Fire near Hereford, southeast of Sierra Vista in southern Arizona.
The incident started Thursday when three separate fires sparked near one another, approximately 10 miles south of Sierra Vista.
As of 6:45 p.m. Friday, the fire grew to more than 747 acres and is 100% contained.
All evacuations have been lifted and State Route 92 has reopened.
Firefighters are working to reduce hazardous vegetation and remove any trees that could pose a threat around the fire's perimeter.
Palominas Fire District first responded to the fire. Arizona Forestry and Fire took command as multiple structures were at risk.
