Wind Fans Fires, Forcing Evacuations
ARIZONA
Driven by the wind, fire exploded across thousands of acres of dry grass and oak brush near Sonoita, forcing residents to evacuate rural homes and ranches.
A 3,000-square-foot home and two barns had burned, said Forest Service spokesman Steve Plevel.
No injuries had been reported.
He said firefighters saved 50 to 100 buildings as the uncontained fire spread across more than 9,000 acres southeast of Tucson.
Plevel said the focus was on protecting lives and property.
The fire began Monday in the Canelo Hills of the Huachuca Mountains and grew quickly, driven by winds gusting to 30 mph. The cause was unknown.
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