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Salt Fire burns 3,920 acres in San Carlos Reservation

Officials said that there are no plans of road closures, but the perimeter of the fire area is still off limits.
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ARIZONA, USA — The Salt Fire, which has currently burned 3,920 acres on the San Carlos Reservation near Bylas, is growing, according to officials. 

The San Carlos Apache Forest Rescue Resources Program is the primary agency fighting the fire, but Fort Thomas, BLM and Pima fire resources are also on the scene.

Fire crews have reported the fire to be at 35% containment as of Sunday afternoon.Weather conditions have calmed down over the past few days making it easier for crews to secure the fire.

Officials said that there are no plans of road closures, but the perimeter of the fire area is still off limits.

This is a developing situation. Stay 12 News for the latest updates. 

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