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JUNE 25, 2020 | THURSDAY

INCIDENT SUMMARY.   The CENTRAL FIRE is burning on the Tonto National, about 4 miles east of New River, Arizona.  This started on June 20, 2020 and was human-caused.

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The Central Fire as seen on the evening of June 20, 2020.

CURRENT STATUS.  4,499 Acres of short grass. 80% containment status.  Minimal fire behavior with smoldering. Estimated containment by June 30th.

RESOURCES.  135 personnel.  2-Crew-Type 1; 3-Crew-Type 2IA; 1-Dozer, and 4-Engine-Type 6.

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The Central Fire as seen from the air.

DAMAGE ASSESSMENTS.  $424,000 cost-to-date for fire suppression and containment efforts.

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