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Kelvin Fire: Wildfire near Kearny now 100% contained

By Kenneth Wong and Brent Corrado

Updated June 21, 2023 3:17pm MST

NEAR KEARNY, Ariz. - Officials with the Arizona Department of Forestry and Fire Management say crews have contained a wildfire that was burning to the northwest of Kearny, in Pinal County.

The Kelvin Fire, according to Forestry officials, has burned an estimated 250 acres of land, and Forestry crews, along with Bureau of Land Management crews, are battling the fire.

The cause of the fire is unknown at this time.

Kelvin Fire burns near Kearny

The Kelvin Fire, according to Forestry officials, has burned an estimated 250 acres of land, and Forestry crews, along with Bureau of Land Management crews, are battling the fire.

Closures

State Route 177 has reopened in both directions at milepost 151.

Timeline of the Kelvin Fire

June 21

The Kelvin Fire is now 100% contained, officials said.

June 19

The Kelvin Fire is now 50% contained, officials said.

June 18

Map of where Kearny is located: