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Wildfire season in Arizona began early, and multiple wildfires continue to burn across the state.

Here is a roundup of fires across Arizona:

Dragon Fire

(Last updated July 28)

Location: 20 miles west of Grand Canyon North Rim developed area.

What we know: The Dragon Fire was caused by lightning and is being closely monitored and "allowed to fulfill its natural role in a fire-dependent ecosystem," according to InciWeb. All actions taken to fight the fire are based on firefighter and public safety, as well as current and expected fire weather and conditions. No heat or smoke has been observed since Aug. 8.

A Type 3 Incident Management Team took command of the fire on July 25.

Evacuations and closures: The Tiyo Point Trail is closed as well as 1.5 miles immediately east and west of the trail. Motorists driving along W-1/Point Sublime Road should be aware of fire personnel and equipment in the vicinity, according to InciWeb. In addition, effective as of Monday, July 25, the following closures are in place until further notice: Widforss Trail, NG9 Outled Canyon Use Area, NF9 Widforss Use Area, NPS lands above the Coconino Sandstone between Dragon Creek and Transept Canyon that are south of the W1 Road, short-term and intermittent closures of the W1 road between Highway 67 and Point Sublime.

Acreage: 1,362 acres

Containment: N/A

Fire start date: July 17

Big Sandy Fire

(Last updated July 28)

Location: 1/2 mile south of Wikieup

What we know: According to the Arizona Department of Forestry and Fire Management, the Big Sandy Fire started within the Big Sandy Wash, south of the community of Wikieup in Mohave County. The fire was caused by lightning, according to Inciweb.

Early on, the fire was wind-driven and had shown "active and erratic" fire behavior, producing multiple spot fires and torching within cottonwoods and salt cedar. As fire activity winds down, resources continue to be released so they can be made available for any new starts that may occur. A hand crew, a few engines, and aircraft remain assigned to the fire and stay committed until 100% suppression is obtained, according to InciWeb.

Evacuations and closures: There were 20 residents evacuated July 16 within the community of Wikieup. As of July 23, there were no evacuations or closures in place.

Acreage: 150 acres

Containment: 80%

Fire start date: July 16.

Tonto Canyon Fire

(Last updated June 27)

Location: Tumacacori Mountains near Manzanita Mountain in southern Arizona.

What we know: Three fire "starts" combined to create the Tonto Canyon Fire on June 12, according to Coronado National Forest. About 41 personnel were working on the fire as of June 27. About 3,000 acres have been burned in Sonora, Mexico, due to the Tonto Canyon Fire. There won't be more updates on the fire unless something significant happens.

Evacuations and closures: National Forest System Road (NFSR) 39 (Ruby Road) was closed on June 13, starting from its intersection with NFSR 4186, then southeast to White Rock Campground.

Acreage: 9,264 acres in the U.S. and 3,000 in Mexico.

Containment: 75%.

Fire start date: June 12.

Fires with significant containment

  • Crooks Fire: 9,402 acres (96% containment as of May 27).

  • Locklin Fire: 112 acres (Contained as of April 30).

  • San Rafael Fire: 11,620 acres (Contained as of May 15).

  • Elgin Bridge Fire: 2,149 acres (Contained as of May 31).

  • Tunnel Fire: 19,088 acres (Contained as of June 3).

  • Lost Lake Fire: 5,856 acres (Contained as of June 5).

  • Contreras Fire: 29,482 acres (Contained as of June 23).

  • Haywire Fire: 5,575 acres (Contained as of July 27).

  • Pipeline Fire: 26,532 acres (Contained as of July 27).

  • Pine Peak Fire: 1,631 acres (Contained as of Aug. 3).

This article originally appeared on Arizona Republic: Arizona wildfire updates: Pine Peak Fire 100% contained