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Firefighters battling the Adams Fire in the Fort McDowell area

It has burned 5,000 acres and is 91% contained
Tonto National Forest officials say "Residents should consider voluntarily relocating to a shelter or with family/friends outside the affected area."
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FORT MCDOWELL, AZ — A wildfire that sparked in the Fort McDowell area has burned more than 5,000 acres.

The Adams Fire was first identified the evening of June 2 in the Lower Sycamore area off State Route 87 near mile marker 200. A "SET" evacuation status was prompted for the Goldfield Ranch community, but was downgraded to "READY."

On June 9, officials said it has burned approximately 5,000 acres and is 91% contained. Officials believe the cause of the fire is human-caused.

"The public is encouraged to contact law enforcement with any information regarding regarding the most recent wildfires, contact the Tonto National Forest Law Enforcement Office at 602-225-5237 or email us at SM.FS.TontoWebmail@usda.gov," officials said.

Tonto National Forest officials previously said, "Residents should consider voluntarily relocating to a shelter or with family/friends outside the affected area."

State Route 87 has reopened at the Bush Highway (milepost 199), after the northbound lanes had to close due to the brush fire, according to the Department of Transportation.

Firefighting operations are underway.

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Officials provided the following details in regards to their efforts: Aircraft will be picking up water from local Reservoir Lakes. Please exercise caution and stay clear of the area where they are scooping. Please avoid the Lower Sycamore area during fire suppression operations.

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