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Whitlow Fire 100% contained after burning 842 acres

Results of an initial investigation show signs that the fire was human-caused, started by recreational shooting.

QUEEN VALLEY, Ariz. — Editor's note: The above video comes from an earlier newscast. 

Firefighters are continuing to make progress on a fire that is burning in the Tonto National Forest. 

The Whitlow Fire is at 100% containment after containment lines for the fire in the Hewitt area were established, resulting in no new fire growth. 

Results of an initial investigation show signs that the fire was human-caused, started by recreational shooting.

There are no structures threatened and no evacuations are in place. 

The wildfire, named the Whitlow Fire after the nearby Whitlow Ranch Flood Control Basin, began burning near Hewitt Station north of Hwy 60 on Tuesday.

The fire was burning in grass and brush.

"Please adhere to the campfire restricts in place," said Clint Remington, incident command for the Whitlow Fire. 

"Due to significant grass grow, public awareness and vigilance is appreciated."

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This developing story will be updated as more information is relayed.

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