Updated 06/05:

The ranch fire has been in its footprint since Wednesday night and has not grown in size, according to the latest information from the Arizona Department of Forestry and Fire Management.

According to the department, the fire is currently 47% containment.

The update reports that around 135 staff members remain assigned to wildfires, including hand crews, engines and overhead support.

Updated at 6:30pm:

After aviation mapping, officials with the Arizona Department of Forestry and Fire Control report that the ranch fire is currently 2,751 acres.

Residents along Mowry Road have now been unsubscribed with “Set” status. According to a social media post by the department, crews were able to get boundaries around the fire.

According to the post, the fire was caused by a lightning strike on wood.

Updated 3:05 PM:

The ranch fires are now growing to more than 900 acres, according to the Arizona Department of Forestry and Fire Control. This is a developing story. For more information, check both AIR and online at kkun9.com.

Firefighters said the burning ranch fires in southern Arizona have grown to 889 acres. First reported on Monday, Blaze is burning with grass and fine fuel about 19 miles southeast of Patagonia, near the natural region of San Rafael.

The fire was initially estimated at 30 acres, but it expanded rapidly due to dryness.

Fire behavior has been slightly mitigated, but the left side is active. Fire and several homes will be placed in set conditions along the 134 road, requesting preparations for potential evacuation.

The Arizona Forestry Service and the U.S. Forest Service – Coronado National Forests are coordinating responses.

Local engines are supported by state hand crews and aviation resources, including very large air tankers (VLATs) and large air tankers (LATs). Additional resources have been ordered to assist.