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Fire officials now estimate the  #SiphonFire at approximately 12,000 acres with 0% containment. The cause remains under investigation. Due to the rugged terrain, ground resources cannot safely access the majority of the fire, but crews were able to conduct defensible firing operations on the northwest flank of the fire. Large air tankers were utilized around the north and northeast to slow the fire's growth. High winds contributed to the growth and calmer winds are predicted for tomorrow which will aid firefighting efforts.

SR 88 (Apache Trail) is closed past Lost Dutchman State Park. Tortilla Flat, Canyon Lake Marina, and Lost Dutchman State Park are all closed.  Resources assigned include one Type 2 initial attack crew, one suppression crew and ten engines, along with a Type 1 helicopter. Resources on order include 2 scoopers and a Type 1 helicopter.