Oak Fire in Coronado National Forest burns thousands of acres

SONOITA, Ariz. - Fire crews are busy containing a wildfire in southern Arizona that has burned thousands of acres.

The "Oak Fire" sparked on Friday afternoon in the Coronado National Forest and was fanned by strong winds. As of June 19, it has destroyed 3,123 acres and is at 85% containment.

Oak Fire

Forestry officials say emergency crews had to act carefully because of how quickly winds were pushing the flames.

Highway 83 was closed in both directions near Sonoita while crews responded, but it has since been reopened.

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