A wildfire Tuesday near the west gate of Fort Huachuca quickly spread to 2,000 acres, burned at least five houses and injured one person, authorities said.
The Canelo Fire also burned several other structures after it began on private land and spread to Coronado National Forest land, said Teresa Ann Ciapusci, a forest spokeswoman.
One person suffered burns and was taken by helicopter to a hospital, said Laura Sink, a consultant for Sonoita-Elgin Emergency Services. That person's condition was not known.
Fort Huachuca officials closed the post's west gate for several hours and evacuated a nearby training area, according to a post press release.
The gate reopened Tuesday night.
The fire burned more than 2,000 acres. Containment was expected by today.
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The fire was human-caused and is under investigation, according to a National Forest press release.
Numerous fire crews assisted Sonoita-Elgin Emergency Services, including Fort Huachuca firefighters and National Forest crews.
Authorities used eight fire engines, up to four heavy tankers and one air tanker to fight the blaze, the press release said.
All of the homes in the area were evacuated.
Officials closed Cimarron Road, also known as Forest Service Road 827.
