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'Freeman Fire' burns 32,000 acres, evacuation orders lifted

Fire 100% contained one week after fire started
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PINAL COUNTY, AZ — The Freeman Fire near Oracle has burned more than 28,000 acres and prompted evacuations.

The fire started July 11. One week later, the fire is 100% contained at 32,568 acres.

The fire, originally called the Wash Fire, started Thursday afternoon and was "moving in all directions," forestry officials say.

"Sudden wind shift late Thursday night pushed the fire in all directions, significantly increased fire behavior & forced the evacuation of the Willow Spring Ranch," officials said Friday morning.

Some residents were under evacuation, but those orders were lifted Sunday night.

It is unknown what started this fire.

The Watch Fire also sparked Thursday and burned several structures.

This is a developing situation. Stick with ABC15 and abc15.com for the latest information.