Overview
- The Bronco Fire in the Tonto National Forest north of Cave Creek has burned about 100 acres and reached 50% containment, according to forest officials.
- Crews worked through the night in strong, shifting winds and used backpack water pouches and hand tools to hold the fire at control lines.
- A Red Flag Warning for high winds and low humidity raised the chance of flare-ups and made suppression harder.
- Stage 1 fire restrictions are in effect across the forest, which ban target shooting and allow campfires only in fire rings provided by the Forest Service.
- A Tonto National Forest spokesperson urged people to follow the rules, including keeping trailer chains from dragging on the road, saying most such fires can be prevented.