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Officials say wildfire in Arizona national forest is '0% contained'

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A wildfire in Arizona has burned thousands of acres and remains "0% contained," according to officials. The Horse Fire started in Prescott National Forest on Oct.

15 and quickly spread, burning more than 8,300 acres as of early Saturday. Horse Fire via Arizona State Forestry Twitter Firefighting efforts have been hampered by the remote location and rugged terrain, according to the Daily Courier.

The nearby town of Crown King issued a mandatory evacuation, forcing over 100 people to flee the area. Air tankers and helicopters are being used to battle the blaze.

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