GREEN VALLEY, Ariz. (AP) - A wind-whipped grass and brush wildfire that forced the evacuation of several homes in southern Arizona has now grown to nearly 11 square miles but remains 5 percent contained.
The fire started midday Sunday in outskirts of the Santa Rita Mountains about 10 miles southeast of Green Valley amid dry and windy conditions.
Authorities say the cause of the fire remains under investigation.
No damage to structures has been reported, but 12 people were evacuated from homes.
Crews say there is active fire behavior and the flames are being fueled by gusty winds, low relative humidity and dry vegetation.
Lt. John Cambra of the Southeast Arizona Incident Management Team says two Type 1 hotshot crews arrived in the area Monday to help with the firefighting effort.
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