Locklin Fire

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4/30/22 evening update:  Fire 100% contained.
4/30/22 morning update:  Fire remains at 90% containment, crews released, two BLM engines remain in mop-up operations today.
4/29/22 evening update: Change in containment, fire now at 90% containment.
Change in containment, fire now at 68% containment.
Change in containment, fire now at 50% containment. 
There was no change in acreage or level of containment overnight.
The fire was mapped at 112 acres, 30% containment. No visible smoke at this time. Crews will continue to monitor fire and work to secure the fire line completely, address hotspots, and toward full containment. Gusty winds, 30-40 mph expected today. 
 
BACKGROUND: 
Fire reported near Bisbee, AZ at approximately 11 p.m. on April 25. Local fire departments, BLM, Cochise County Emergency Management, Department of Forestry and Fire Management, and Forest Service responding. Southeastern Arizona Type 3 Incident Management Team takes over fire at 1700, 4/26. Fire is human caused - the specific cause is under investigation. 
 

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