Range Fire burns about 2,000 acres in Pinal County
The Arizona Department of Forestry and Fire Management announced Monday evening that warmer temperatures and dry conditions resulted in increased fire activity for the Range Fire burning north of Florence.
The fire spanned 2,000 acres as Monday evening, according to the agency's aerial mapping, and remained at 85% containment. Suppression efforts continued on State Trust lands and around 50 personnel have been assigned to the area.
On Saturday, the fire started near the Arizona National Guard Training Range about six miles north of Florence in Pinal County, according to the Arizona Department of Forestry and Fire Management.
The fire remained about six miles north as of Monday evening.
The fire was burning on state land about an hour southeast of the Phoenix metro area, according to a map provided by the agency.
Two air tankers filled with water or fire retardant were used to extinguish the fire up to 85% containment by Sunday night, with the agency planning to continue utilizing the strategy.
There were no immediate road closures or reports of safety concerns for the nearby community.
This article originally appeared on Arizona Republic: Range Fire near Florence at 85% containment after burning 2,000 acres
