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Officials: Baker Canyon Fire Near Douglas 90 Percent Contained

Baker Canyon Fire
(Photo courtesy of InciWeb)
Baker Canyon Fire is burning about 30 miles northeast of Douglas.

The Baker Canyon Fire has burned almost 8,000 acres near Douglas in southeastern Arizona. But, fire officials say the blaze is now 90-percent contained.

The fire has been burning through the dry grass and brush in the area for a week. High winds and low humidity helped fuel the blaze.

The cause of the fire is still under investigation, but lightning has been ruled out.

Katherine Fritcke was a morning producer at KJZZ from 2015 to 2017.