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Crews make progress on Flying R blaze

Posted at 10:54 AM, Jun 16, 2017
and last updated 2017-06-16 13:54:39-04

The Flying R Fire burning near Patagonia has destroyed 2,270 acres.

The fire was reported June 14, just before noon and is burning southeast of Patagonia, according to InciWeb.

Six crews, nine engines, two water tenders, an air attack and miscellaneous overhead units are battling the blaze.

As of Friday morning, the containment for the fire is estimated at 75 percent.