Evacuations underway as brush fire burns in Gila River Indian Community

Evacuations are underway as a 100-acre brush fire burns in the Gila River Indian Community.

Watch live video of the fire in the player below:

Officials say residents of District 6 are being evacuated. Officials say the fire is at zero containment.

Gila River Indian Community

According to the Gila River Indian Community's website, there are 2,310 residents in the district. It is unknown exactly how many residents are being impacted by the fire.

Gila River Indian Community officials say that anyone who needs shelter can go to the District 7 Multipurpose Building.

It is unknown what started the fire.

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