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Wildfire burning in Charouleau Gap area

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Posted at 3:59 PM, Nov 03, 2023
and last updated 2023-11-03 18:59:05-04

Story Updated on Saturday, November 4th at 9:46 a.m.

According to Coronado National Forest Services the Gap Wildfire has reached an estimated 150 acres and is at 0% containment.

The cause of the fire is still under investigation.
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A wildfire was reported on Friday at 9:52 a.m. in the Charouleau Gap area on Santa Catalina Road.

The Gap Wildfire is at 80 acres with 0% containment.

Response teams are on the scene, and aerial support has been requested.

The cause and acreage are still under assessment. This is an ongoing incident.

Visitors are asked to avoid the area as smoke is expected over the next couple of days.

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