Three Forks, Arizona Wildfire 85 Percent Contained

NUTRIOSO, Ariz. (AP) -- A 7,905-acre wildfire burning in the Apache-Sitgreaves National Forest was 85 percent contained Tuesday and was still expected to be fully contained by Thursday, forest officials said.

About 400 firefighters worked to mop up and dump water on the hot spots of the Three Forks fire burning near the New Mexico line.

Full containment was expected by Thursday night, said Dorman McGann, a spokesman for the crew fighting fire.

The fire, which was burning ponderosa pines, mixed conifers and grass, wasn't threatening any structures, McGann said.

Officials believe the fire, which started June 8, was ignited by people.

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