UPDATE (2:55 p.m.):
According to the Cochise County Sheriff's Office, the fire is called the Yaqui Fire.
It is in Coronado National Monument and is 10 acres, the sheriff's office said.
The office said resources have been ordered and are inbound.
Montezuma Canyon Road is closed from the park boundary to Montezuma Pass.
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The Cochise County Sheriff’s Office has closed the park entrance at Montezuma Pass as fire crews respond to a reported wildfire in the area.
The sheriff announced the closure Thursday afternoon, stating that the measure is necessary to allow emergency personnel to access the scene.
Officials are asking the public to avoid the area until further notice to ensure the safety of both residents and first responders.
This is a developing story. Stay with KGUN 9 for updates as more information becomes available.
