Evacuations ordered after strong winds spur fast-moving wildfire southeast of Tucson
The Stronghold Fire started around 11:30 a.m. April 28. As of 4 p.m., it burned 750 acres with a moderate rate of spread and moving to the northeast.
The fire was 0% contained, as of 4 p.m. April 28.
The Cochise County Sheriff's Office ordered an evacuation for residents west of Cochise Stronghold and south of Ironwood Roads in Sunsets. About 25 homes are in "go" status with another 100 homes in "set" status.
If residents need assistance evacuating large animals, they can call Southeastern Arizona Communications and CCSO Ranch Patrol, according to a Facebook post from the Arizona Department of Forestry and Fire Management.
The fire swallowed thick brush and grass and oak and juniper trees. High winds pushed the fire in all directions, according to Inciweb, a national wildfire tracker.
The cause of the fire was unknown.
Two large air tankers, two single engine air tankers, four Arizona Forestry hand crews, the Globe hotshots, along with state, federal and local engines were working to put out the fire. Aviation was working on the south side, Inciweb said.
This article originally appeared on Arizona Republic: Wildfire blazes southeast of Tucson, residents urged to evacuate
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