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Wildfire near Sonoita continues to grow
Posted: Feb 12, 2012 11:44 AM
SONOITA, AZ - A wildfire in the Empire Hills south of Tucson has now scorched 300 acres.
The Hilton fire started Saturday in the hills east of Highway 83, north of Sonoita.
The fire is 5% contained and is burning grass and brush on private lands and lands administered by the Bureau of Land Management, according to Heidi Schewel with the Coronado National Forest.
Around 130 people are currently fighting the fire.
Schewel says winds Sunday afternoon could present challenges for firefighters.
Stay with News 4 Tucson and KVOA.com for updates.
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