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Human-caused 'Racetrack Fire' near the Redington area grows to 750 acres

Posted at 5:07 PM, Jun 26, 2016
and last updated 2016-06-27 14:23:04-04

A brush and grass fire is burning on Tucson's northeast side near the Redington area. 

The "Racetrack Fire" has grown to 750 acres and was reported just before 2 p.m. Sunday according to the U.S. Forest Service.

The fire is 0% contained right now and investigators believe it was human-caused. 

Three firefighter crews, three engines, three air tankers and three helicopters are being used to put the fire out. 

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