Stronghold Fire near Tucson reaches 75% containment amid red flag warning
The red flag warning meant conditions were prime for wildfires which includes strong winds, low humidity and high temperatures.
The agency posted on X on the morning of May 4, where it said the wildfire had burned 2,138 acres since it started on April 28, roughly 16 miles south of Cochise in Cochise County.
It urged the public to avoid burning anything and tools that create sparks. It also said to ensure trailer chains were properly secured.
The National Weather Service's Tucson office posted on X that the red flag warning was in effect from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. for eastern portions of southeast Arizona with gusts of around 45 mph along with low humidity.
This article originally appeared on Arizona Republic: Stronghold Fire is 75% contained, red flag warning is in place
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