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A saguaro burns on May 18 during Wildcat Fire in the Tonto National Forest northeast of Phoenix
- Video Courtesy Scottsdale Fire Department
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The video was taken last week during the Wildcat Fire. As of Thursday, the Wildcat Fire had burned more than 14,400 acres and was less than 60% contained. The cause of the fire is under investigation. Video Courtesy Scottsdale Fire Department
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