Authorities lifted evacuation orders on Sunday for the community of Tortilla Flat near Canyon Lake, east of metro Phoenix, after the Siphon Fire threatened the area.
In addition to the area returning to “READY” status, Highway 88 was also reopened on Sunday.
The Siphon Fire was discovered in the Superstition Wilderness east of Apache Junction on Tuesday.
The incident footprint was estimated at 15,876 acres with 27% containment on Sunday morning, according to Tonto National Forest officials. Containment was at 0% on Saturday. After being on “SET” status, the Maricopa County Department of Emergency Management announced on Saturday that portions of Apache Junction in Pinal County had moved to “READY” status.