UPDATE: Fire crews have stopped forward progress on the BiosphereFire.
TUCSON, Ariz. — Crews have stopped forward progress. As of Sunday afternoon, the Biosphere Fire is 50% contained at 13 acres. AZ State Forestry said crews are mopping up the interior hot spots and strengthening the containment line.
On Sunday morning, state and local crews responded to assist in putting out the Biosphere Fire. It's located a half mile southwest of the Biosphere and northeast of the Oracle Junction. Arizona State Forestry, Golder Ranch Fire District, and Northwest Fire District responded to the fire at 10-30 acres. Crews had it boxed in around 10:30 AM Sunday morning.
The fire was visible to Oracle and the surrounding areas, but there were no evacuations. State Forestry launched aircraft, including Single Engine Air Tankers and Air Attack platform to assist with suppression.
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