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87 fire burning in Tonto National Forest, Bush Highway reopens Monday night

Bush highway is expected to reopen at 11 p.m. Monday night, crews will continue operations Tuesday morning
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Tonto National Forest officials say Bush Highway reopened at 11 p.m. Monday as crews continued to battle the 87 Fire near Saguaro Lake.

Officials say crews and multiple agencies are working to contain the fire that has burned 85 acres.

Operations continued Tuesday morning.

Drivers are asked to plan for an alternate route.

It is unknown what caused the fire.

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