UPDATE —
As of 10:06 a.m. Thursday, the Coronado National Forest estimated the fire at 200 acres with 0% containment. In a Facebook post, they say the fire spread quickly until 2 a.m. due to increased weather activity.
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A wildfire approximately 50 acres in size burned overnight Wednesday in the Coronado National Forest on the Mexico border. Called the Benton Fire, crews believe the fire began around 5:00 p.m. Wednesday afternoon.
As of 9:30 p.m. Wedensday night, the Benton Fire was 0% contained, with crews remaining on site to monitor the situation.
Crews initally responded reports of smoke near the Mexico border, south of the Duquesne/61 Road, located in the Patagonia Mountains. Once fire was confirmed, crews from both countries responded immediately once the fire was confirmed.
The cause is under investigation.
