The location of the Tinaja fire is south of Ruby Road, according to the latest information from the Coronado National Forest Service.

Update Tuesday, April 11, 11:05 PM —

As of Tuesday morning, the Tinaja wildfires are burning about 328 acres south of Ruby Road and west of Sycamore Canyon, according to the Coronado National Forest.

They say it contains 50%.

Two helicopters have been assigned to fight the fire, along with the Forest Service and the local fire brigade.

Forest Service officials are asking people to avoid the area and be aware that drivers are likely to see increased traffic in the surrounding area.

Update at 12:55pm —

A wildfire burning in Santa Cruz County, Arizona, called the Tinaja Wildfire, has reached about 215 acres, according to the Nogales Ranger District.

Officials said the fire broke out around 5 p.m. on Sunday, April 9.

A spokesperson for the Ranger District said the burning area (a hilly area composed of grass, juniper and mesquite) south of Ruby Road and west of Sycamore Canyon experienced a severe wildfire in 2022.

The crew is working to contain the fire, and an air tanker will assist in that effort, according to the Ranger District.

The U.S. Forest Service and local crews are working on site.

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Wildfires burning near Santa Cruz County, Arizona, have reached about 100 acres since Sunday, according to the Tubac Fire District.

As of Monday morning, the fire was burning remotely and not near the building.

Authorities are unable to provide information on containment at this time.

KGUN 9 will provide additional details as they become available.

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