Finger Ridge Fire in Catalinas now 50% contained | Top Stories

TUCSON, Ariz. (KVOA) – Fire officials say the Finger Ridge Fire burning in the Santa Catalina Mountains is now 50% contained as of Sunday afternoon.

The fire has burned 67 acres so far. Officials say the fire stayed mostly within its footprint Saturday.

According to the Coronado National Forest, overnight into Sunday the fire did not substantially grow. Finger Rock trail is closed to visitors as it currently serves as an access point for firefighters. 

Fire officials say the Finger Ridge Fire was started by lightning late Friday night. It is burning in the steep terrain of the Santa Catalina Mountains near Finger Rock Canyon. No evacuations have been ordered. 

A scheduled infrared flight Sunday morning is likely to provide a more precise mapping of the acreage

Smoke will be visible in the surrounding area throughout the day. There are currently no values at risk.

The area is under Temporary Flight Restrictions. Individuals who have been determined to have endangered manned aircraft or people on the ground with a drone or interfered with wildfire suppression may be subject to civil penalties, including fines of up to $25,000, and potentially criminal prosecution.