The fire reached the Kitt Peak Observatory site overnight. Firefighters engaged the blaze at 2 a.m. The Pan Tak community was sent into GO evacuation status.
The fire reached the Kitt Peak Observatory site overnight. Firefighters engaged the blaze at 2 a.m.The fire has grown to 11,489 acres with no containment.Today, firefighters will scout to find roads, trail systems and natural barriers to work as holding features.Update 8:30 p.m., June 16
Donations of items including sports drinks, water, jerky, tuna and snacks are accepted at the Sasabe Firestation at 10351 S. Sasabe Road.The fire grew to 6,662 acres Wednesday and remains at 0 percent containment.More than 300 people, 3 helicopters, one air attack, four hand crews, four water tenders and four engines are fighting the fire.The Type 2 Incident Management Team will take over command of the fire at 6 a.m. Thursday.
The team reports the fire at 0% containment. Currently 150 total personal are working to reduce the size of the fire, with two helicopters providing air support.
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