Evacuations were ordered in ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥ County Thursday after separate wildfires started near Sierra Vista and Benson, officials say.
The Wildhorse Fire about three miles east of Ramsey Canyon was reported about 12:30 p.m. when it had already grown to about 30 acres, the ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥ Department of Forestry and Fire Management .
That fire prompted the closing of a section ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥ 92 south of Sierra Vista. The ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥ County Sheriff's Department later ordered . By 2 p.m., crews said they stopped forward progress on the fire, and are working to create a containment line around the area.
People are also reading…
Also Thursday,  about seven miles south of Benson, according to the state. The Post Fire was more than 600 acres by Thursday afternoon, the state Forestry Department said.
Heavy air tankers were requested, however winds gusts of over 30 mph in the area caused issues with air support for both fires, the  posted on Twitter.
The ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥ Traveler Information site, , provides  updates on highway conditions. Updates can also be received via the AZ511 app, the Department’s Twitter account, @ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥DOT, or by calling 511.
Man accused in Douglas church arsons was mad about women, gays, prosecutors say
