Painted Fire: 100% contained after burning nearly 1,000 acres
By FOX 10 and AP Staff
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APACHE JUNCTION, Ariz. - Apache Lake was evacuated and closed by the US Forest Service, per Maricopa County Sheriff s Office due to a wildfire on July 2. On July 4, Apache Lake Marina and Burnt Corral Campground were reopened.
The lightning-caused Painted Fire was reported June 30 near Horse Mesa Dam and Apache Lake and was estimated to have burned 976 acres of brush and grass as of Sunday. The fire is 100% contained.
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The fire is completely contained, forest officials said after the area got 48 hours of rainfall and wind. The total acreage is 976. The area will be monitored by aircraft, however, it s shown no signs of smoke or growth.
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