Over 100 Firefighters Battle Sedona Blaze

SEDONA, AZ — A wildfire in Prescott National Forest, believed to be human-caused, has grown to 230 acres and is 25 percent contained, according to reports. The blaze was initially reported around 10:20 a.m. Tuesday.

The fire began on the west side of the canyon, fire investigators say, about 14 miles northwest of Sedona. Brady Smith, the Coconino County National Forest spokesman said the fire is primarily burning pinyon, juniper and grass, CBS reported.

Over 100 people are working to contain the fire according to CBS, including five helicopters, an air attacks, an engine, hotshot crews and more. They're working to build a perimeter around the fire so it doesn't spread.

CBS reports that no structures are under threat, and the fire is moving northeast.

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