BENSON, AZ — Fire crews are battling the Post Fire, burning near Benson, southeast of Tucson.
As of 6:20 p.m. Friday, the fire is 921 acres and 95% contained.
Arizona State Forestry officials say the forward progress has been stopped.
At its peak, the fire was at 1,200 acres and had temporarily closed State Route 90 and forced evacuations.
As of Friday pm, #PostFire is 921 acres & 75% contained. Decrease in acreage due to better mapping. Interior pockets cont. to burn w/smoke likely visible. Fire determined to be human-caused; mechanical use. Loc. SW of #Benson. No road closures/evacuations. #AZForestry #AZFire pic.twitter.com/MPe72YCSq2
— AZ State Forestry (@azstateforestry) June 24, 2023
Several structures were threatened but no reports of damage have been reported.
High winds initially caused issues with air support in the fight.
Officials say the fire was determined to be "human-caused." The exact details of what caused the fire has not yet been released.
The fire started about seven miles southwest of Benson.
