A grass fire is burning northwest of Quartz Spring Hill in the southwest portion of the Santa Theresa Mountains 31 miles northwest of Safford.
According to the U.S. Forest Service, the Buford fire is estimated at 300 acres in size.
This is a type three incident with three crews of firefighters, five engines, and two water tenders assigned.
No structures are currently in danger of the fire as it's predominantly in grass and brush area with scrub oak vegetation present.
A temporary flight restriction has been ordered to the fire area until further notice. The restriction includes drones or unmanned vehicles.
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