Romero and Circle Fires nearly contained south of Kearny in Pinal County
The Circle Fire and Romero Fire are burning about 15 miles south of Kearny. (X photo from @azstateforestry)
PINAL COUNTY, Ariz. - Crews have almost fully contained two wildfires that sparked in Pinal County.
Romero Fire
The Romero Fire started on July 19 about 13 miles southwest of Kearny. It quickly grew to one of the largest fires burning in the state this year.
As of July 25, the fire burned 7,392 acres and is 100% contained.
A group of residents near 3C Ranch were initially placed on SET evacuation status, but it has since been lifted.
According to the Arizona Department of Forestry and Fire Management, one ranch was evacuated as a result of the growing blaze.
Circle Fire
The Circle Fire grew from 200 acres on July 19 to nearly 3,000 acres. As of July 25, it has burned 2,800 acres and is 90% contained.
The wildfire was reported burning near the base of Antelope Peak, a few miles east of the Romero Fire.
Map of where the fires were burning
(X photo from @azstateforestry)