A late-season wildfire is burning north of Tucson, forest service officials say.
The Gap Wildfire was first spotted Friday about shortly before 10 a.m. in the Charouleau Gap area of the Santa Catalina mountains. In posts to their official Facebook, the Coronado National Forest Service said Friday that the fire "is located in extremely rough and rugged terrain but is visible from the retirement community Saddlebrook."
An estimated 80 acres were burned by about 4 p.m. Friday, the Forest Service said.
"There are currently 50 ground resources responding to the fire. Firefighters will remain engaging throughout the night," the Forest Service said Friday. "Aerial support is on order and expected to arrive (Saturday) morning."
Light smoke is expected to be in the area over the next couple of days as firefighters work to douse the fire, the agency said.
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