Published Monday, May 27, 2024

Photo Credit: AZ Department of Forestry and Fire Management

Updated as of 2208 hours PDT | AZ State Fire states as of eight (8) minutes ago, crews were able to stop the forward progression of the wildfire. It was listed with an increased number of 50 acres with an unknown containment status.

A new wildfire named the Greene Fire has ignited 10 miles southwest and south of Interstate 8 near Bianco Road in Pinal County, Arizona which started this evening.

The estimated size of the wildfire is about 30 acres and there is a 0% containment status.

It is currently pushing south, burning through grass and brush and fire behavior is moderate.

Resources on the fire line are working to try to get a line around the perimeter. Additional engines, water tender, and hand crews are on order.

Incident Cooperators include AZ State Forestry, Pinal County, and other local Fire agencies.

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