Sawmill Fire north of Sonoita now listed at 18,000 acres

[Ptah]

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(UPDATED 2:30 p.m. MST) The Sawmill Fire burning north of Sonoita is now estimated to be 18,000 acres in size and is expected to grow today as strong winds push it eastward.

The fire, which started Sunday south of Green Valley near Madera Canyon, blew northeastward across the northern foothills of the Santa Rita Mountains. The fire was estimated earlier today at about 17,000 to 20,000 acres, but the size was changed later in the day after an aerial survey, according to the most recent information posted on the InciWeb fire site.

It crossed Arizona 83 in two locations Monday night, said Heidi Schewel, spokeswoman for Coronado National Forest.

That highway, which connects Interstate 10 to Sonoita remains closed. Forest roads and trails in the area are also closed temporarily.

http://tucson.com/news/local/sawmill-fire-grows-to-about-acres/article_d37f6468-289c-11e7-a6cf-83410fd20608.html

[Kali]

1. looked pretty big last night

and it is windy again today

[Ptah]

3. Rumor has it that it was started by a shooter and an exploding target.

[Kali]

4. It wasn't me!

Though that can be a lot of fun!

[Warpy]

2. Smelled woodsmoke early this morning in NM

and there wasn't anything here, so it must be that fire.