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Residents cleared to return home amid Fall Fire in Gila River Indian Community

As of Sunday morning, the fire is estimated to have burned about 400 acres

Residents were evacuated after a brush fire sparked in the Gila River Indian Community Saturday afternoon.

By: abc15.com staff

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Residents have been cleared to return to their homes in the Gila River Indian Community as crews continue to fight the blaze of the Fall Fire.

The fire sparked Saturday afternoon in District 6 of the Gila River Indian Community. The fire prompted evacuations in the area.

As of Sunday evening, residents are being allowed back to their homes.

Containment of the approximately 400-acre fire is still at 0%, officials say.

Power was lost in the area due to damaged powerlines, but officials say APS has restored power.

It is unknown what started the fire.