Schultz Fire 75 Percent Contained

Schultz fire 75 percent contained
(AP)

Fire crews are working toward full containment of the Schultz fire four miles north of Flagstaff.

The U.S. Forest Service said the fire is 75 percent contained after burning 15,075 acres.

The Schultz Fire has threatened homes near Flagstaff, Ariz., and burned more than 15,000 acres Photo AP/Matt York

Flagstaff Hot Shots mop up near the fireline. Hundreds of firefighters have worked the Schultz Fire, which is now 75 percent contained. Photo AP/Matt York

Tuesday's crew work includes checking on hot spots and rehabilitating areas that burned.

The cost of fighting the wildfire is more than $7.6 million.

The person or persons who set the wildfire after leaving an abandoned camp fire remain at large.

An emergency fire closure restricting travel on lands, roads and trails within the vicinity of the San Francisco Peaks remains in effect. Recreationists are reminded to stay out of the closure area.

With the holiday approaching the Bonito Campground is open and the O'Leary Group site near Sunset Crater will be reopening on July 1.

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