SAN MIGUEL, Ariz. (KGUN) — The Gallineta Fire has burned 300 acres as of around 2 on Sunday afternoon, according to Arizona State Forestry officials.
New start - #GallientaFire, NE of San Miguel, S end of Baboquivari Mtns. Approx 300 acres moving SE w/ structures to east and south. Hand crews and aircraft engaged w/add’l resources ordered. #AZFire #AZForestry pic.twitter.com/8EfDcAdevG
— AZ State Forestry (@azstateforestry) July 23, 2023
It started northeast of San Miguel and is near the south end of the Baboquivari Mountains, Northwest of Sasabe, Ariz.
The fire is moving southeast and there are structures to the east and south.
Hand crews and aircraft are engaged, with additional resources on the way.
There are no other details at this time as crews continue getting into place.
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