Mesa fire crews battling 1,000-acre fire in Tonto National Forest

PHOENIX - The Rolls Fire has been 100% contained and burned 1,350 acres as of August 24.

Fire crews initially responded to the wildfire burning north of Saguaro Lake in the Tonto National Forest on Aug. 19.

The fire was caused by lightning and was in the Rolls OHV area, northeast of the Butcher Jones Recreation Area.

Bush Highway was closed at Saguaro Lake, and Highway 87 was restricted to one lane at the Bush Highway exit.

Saguaro Lake will remain open.

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