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Crews working to extinguish 'Rolls Fire' in East Valley

The fire is estimated to be about 50-75 acres
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Crews are currently working to extinguish a fire in Tonto National Forest Sunday.

The fire, named the 'Rolls Fire" is located on the east side of State Route 87 near the Four Peaks Road in the Rolls OHV Area.

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Officials say the fire started around 1:30 p.m.

The cause of the fire has not been determined at this time.

There are two hotshot crews currently working to extinguish the fire.

Butcher Jones Recreation Area and the Pobrecito Staging Area are closed to the public for firefighting operations.

Officials advise avoiding Forest Roads 13 and 1863, along with FR 143.