Wildcat Fire grows to more than 14,000 acres, closure continues for part of Tonto National Forest

A spokesperson with Tonto National Forest says the fire is 'likely human-caused'

MARICOPA COUNTY, AZ — A wildfire, named the Wildcat Fire, sparked in the Tonto National Forest on Saturday, leading to the closure of Bartlett Dam Road.

As of Monday morning, the fire is estimated to be approximately 14,000 acres and it is currently 0% contained. The Tonto National Forest took to Facebook to ask the public to avoid the area as fire crews fight the blaze.Officials recommend that the public sign up for the Maricopa County Emergency Notification System if evacuations are necessary.

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