Updated on September 18, 2023 at 6:26 a.m:
The Coronado National Forest Service says the Bolt Fire has now burned about 400 acres. That number was revised downward after more accurate mapping.
Park service officials say Rose Canyon lake will remain closed today from 9 a.m. until 7 p.m.
Currently, no structures are at risk. The fire is 23% contained.
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Coronado National Forest officials say as of late Saturday afternoon, the Bolt Wildfire is still at about 500 acres with 23% containment.
Investigators are still trying to figure out what caused the fire.
"Due to increased complexity, the Bolt Wildfire will be transitioned to Type 3 IC Ashley D’Antonio tomorrow morning," it released over social media.
Restrictions applying to Rose Canyon Lake will remain in place until 7:00 p.m. Saturday night, and will resume again at 10:00 a.m. Sunday morning.
Updated on September 16, 2023 at 10:08 a.m.
The Bolt Wildfire has expanded to 500 acres with no containment.
Starting at 10 a.m. the Rose Canyon Lake will be closed to visitors until further notice.
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Updated on September 15, 2023 at 4:45 p.m.
The Bolt Fire has expanded to 200 acres with no containment.
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A wildfire estimated at 75 acres is burning in the Rincon Mountains, according to Coronado National Forest.
Named the Bolt Fire, forest service spokespeople say it began Thursday, Sept. 14 and grew moderately overnight. Fire personnel are on scene in the remote area where the fire is located, and will continue to work on containment throughout the day from the air and ground as light winds are expected.
The fire is currently at 0% containment.
Smoke can be seen from parts of the Tucson metro area and the Catalina Highway. The U.S. Forest Service says the Bolt Fire is located in a remote area, with no road closures or properties currently at risk.
KGUN 9 will continue to provide updates as they become available.
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