UPDATE (2:07 p.m., July 31):
According to the U.S. Forest Service, crews scouted the area this morning to respond to any remaining hot spots.
Ground crews and air attack are on the scene, performing direct attack maneuvers.
The Arizona Department of Forestry and Fire Management is on its way to provide additional assistance.
Smoke may be visible from I-10 near Corona de Tucson, the Forest Service said.
The fire sits at five acres. It has been dubbed the Mt. Fagan Wildfire.
UPDATE (8:55 a.m., July 31):
According to the Forest Service, crews were not able to perform direct attack maneuvers, but they were able to make an assessment of other values at risk and connect with local residents.
The area received significant rainfall overnight.
Crews were heading up this morning to scout the area and respond to any remaining smoldering debris.
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A lightning strike sparked a small brush fire Tuesday in the Santa Rita Mountain range, according to the Corona de Tucson Fire District.
The fire is estimated to be between 2.5 and 5 acres in size. Fire crews from CDTFD responded to the blaze, which is burning on land managed by the U.S. Forest Service.
CDTFD says no structures are currently threatened, and recent heavy rains have helped stop the fire’s spread. Firefighters remained on scene to monitor the area until Forest Service personnel arrived.
The closest cross streets to the fire are South Houghton Road and Camino Aurelia.
KGUN 9 will have more information as it comes in.
FIRE PHOTO ABOVE IS NOT FROM THIS FIRE
