Gov. Doug Ducey declares state of emergency for Tinder fire
Gov. Doug Ducey has declared a state of the emergency as the battle against the Tinder fire continues.
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ORIGINAL STORY
A raging wildfire in north-central Arizona continues to grow and has burned an unknown number of structures.
Officials said late Sunday that blaze which started Friday about nine miles (14 kilometers) from the small community of Clints Well has grown to 12.5 square miles (32 square kilometers) and forced the evacuation of nearby communities.
Residents of ten small nearby communities were ordered to evacuate late Sunday.
The Coconino County Board of Supervisors declared a state of emergency because the fire was edging close to homes and buildings.
Around 500 firefighters and seven hotshot crews of elite wildland firefighters are battling the blaze that is 0 percent contained.
The cause of the wildfire is unknown.
