The Arizona Department of Forestry and Fire Management is working an 80-acre wildfire 15 miles North of Sonoita at the base of the Santa Ritas.
Officials say that the flames are spreading with a moderate rate of speed.
No air support has been ordered at this time.
Additional crews are enroute.
#SantaRitaFire est. 80 acres. Fire burning 15mi. N Sonoita @ base of Santa Ritas thru grasses and brush. 2nd hand crew ordered. #PimaCounty
— AZ State Forestry (@azstateforestry) October 3, 2017
