Black Fire burning in Tonto National Forest, most evacuations lifted
Black Fire doesn't improve much after rainfall
Even with all the recent rainfall in Arizona, some areas in the high country remain under evacuation orders as flames burn near their homes. The big concern there the fast-moving Black Fire in the Tonto National Forest. It's burning on the south side of Roosevelt Lake on the edge of the Superstition Wilderness.
GILA COUNTY, Ariz. - Most evacuation orders have been lifted as crews continue to battle a wildfire that sparked in the Tonto National Forest.
The Black Fire has burned 11,162 acres as of July 18. The fire was caused by lightning and is 85% contained.
Over 300 personnel are assigned to battle the fire.
"Aerial resources continue to conduct water and retardant drops to stop the spread of the fire," officials said.
Evacuations
- Reevis Mountain School
The Tonto National Monument is closed.