Whitlow Fire burns in Pinal County, residents nearby on 'READY' status

The Whitlow Fire is burning west of Superior in Pinal County and has some residents in the town of Queen Valley on READY evacuation status.

Around 1,800 residents were placed in ‘SET’ status on Saturday but were downgraded to ‘READY' on Sunday.

The size of the fire is estimated to be around 218 acres. The fire is 40% contained. 

Part of the Tonto National Forest was closed for the fire.

Whitlow Fire (Photo courtesy of Tonto National Forest)

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Whitlow Fire (photo courtesy of Tiffney Mullen in Queen Valley)