The Collins Fire burning southeast of Tucson is now 100 percent contained, U.S. Forest Service officials said.
The fire has burned 60 acres three miles north of Parker Canyon Lake since starting Monday. Crews continue to remain in the area due to a red flag warning advising of a high fire risk issued by the National Weather Service today.
Parker Canyon Lake has re-opened.
The Campini Fire continues to burn west of Montezuma Pass along the U.S./Mexico border. About 50 acres have burned in Arizona and between 5400 to 7000 have burned in Mexico.
The National Weather Service issued a red-flag warning for fire conditions in effect from 11 a.m. until 8 p.m. today. Strong winds and dry conditions contribute to a high fire-danger rating in eastern and central Pima, Santa Cruz, Cochise, Greenlee, Graham and parts of southeast Pinal counties, the advisory warns.
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The weather service predicts winds blowing up to 30 mph, with gusts reaching up to 50 mph.
Contact reporter Veronica Cruz at vcruz@azstarnet.com or 573-4224.
