Crews battling Arizona wildfire brace for winds
Web Producer: Ina Ronquillo
YOUNG, Ariz. (AP) - Officials battling a wildfire in eastern Arizona say they're prepared for high winds and low humidity.
Incident Commander Matt Reidy says firefighters have created containments lines around the community of Young and burned out fuel ahead of the fire.
Crews are reinforcing those lines and patrolling for spot fires. Winds are expected to gust up to 30 mph Friday afternoon.
The Poco Fire is nearly 12,000 acres and 25 percent contained.
The blaze had spread beneath two power lines earlier this week, but fire officials say those lines no longer are threatened.
More than 740 people and several helicopters are fighting the fire.
(Copyright 2012 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed.)
This site uses Facebook comments to make it easier for you to contribute. If you see a comment you would like to flag for spam or abuse, click the "x" in the upper right of it. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use.