Stronghold Fire minimized by overnight weather but concerns remain for windy weekend

The Stronghold Fire remains burning southeast of Tucson in the Dragoon Mountains, but more than half has been contained, according to the Arizona Department of Forestry and Fire Management.

At 2,138 acres burning as of May 2, there is a 62% containment with 265 people battling the fire, found 21 miles east of Benson Acres, according to the forestry and fire department.

There has been no growth to the fire in the past few days, with cooler temperatures overnight and relatively higher humidity having helped minimize the flames, the department said…

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