South Point Fire mostly contained

YUMA, Ariz. (KYMA) - The South Point Fire near Picacho Peak is about 70% contained. 

The Bureau of Land Management in Arizona says the fire is located on the Cibola National Wildlife Refuge and has burned 112 acres.

The fire started Saturday afternoon and is still under investigation.

Fish and Wildlife Services is leading the firefighting effort. 

They are being supported by BLM and by the Arizona Department of Forestry and Fire Management.

“It’s typical river bottom land with that dense vegetation and that means that it takes a long time for the fire to cool down even though it’s burned out those areas,” said Jason Vanbuskirk from the BLM public affairs team.

They expect to have full containment by Sunday. 

BLM would also like to remind people of possible visible smoke as they continue to fight the fire.