More than 100,000 Acres have Burned in Arizona Wildfires
Written by Site Hub on June 8, 2021
There are two growing wildfires in eastern Arizona. The Incident Information Center stated by Monday afternoon more than 109,000 acres had been burned.
CNN reported:
“The Telegraph Fire has scorched 56,626 acres in and near the southern edge of Tonto National Forest and is 0% contained, according to Incident Commander Dave Bales. He said the cause of the fire is ‘human,’ but is also still under investigation.”
The fire is moving quick and heading toward the community, Top-of-the-World. Everyone that lives near this area has been ordered to evacuate by the Pinal County Sheriff’s Office.
The office stated on Twitter:
“If you choose to ignore this advisement, you must understand emergency services may not be able to assist you further.”