The Telegraph Fire has burned 71,756 acres and the Mescal Fire has scorched 66,913 acres, according to the Interagency Incident Information Center.
While the Mescal Fire has grown since Monday, authorities told some residents on the San Carlos Apache Reservation they could return home.
“Firefighters have been successful in reducing the fire threat to important infrastructure, resources and communities,” fire officials said.
The blaze, the cause of which is under investigation, is 23% contained.
Officials said the hot, dry conditions will help the fire continue to spread.
The Telegraph Fire,…
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