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Sacaton Fire Grows Amid Lightning Threat | El Paso News
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The Sacaton Fire, sparked by lightning in the Gila Wilderness, has scorched over 9,000 acres since June 21 with containment at just 11%. While recent rain offered minor relief, the blaze remains active, especially near the northern edge where it met the old Hummingbird Fire. Residents of Willow Creek were evacuated last week, and crews are fortifying defenses by adjusting sprinklers and clearing dead trees along Bearwallow Road. Firefighters also quickly contained a new lightning fire, Gilita. Looking ahead, officials plan controlled burns to protect Willow Creek and keep emergency teams ready for new lightning starts. Weather will bring sunny mornings and afternoon thunderstorms—with a chance of wetting rain to help—but drones must stay grounded due to a temporary flight restriction.
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