The Contreras Fire started June 11 on a remote ridge of the Baboquivari Mountain range, north of the Baboquivari Peak, 20 miles east of Sells, Arizona on the Tohono O'odham Indian Reservation. It is approximately 11,500 acres at the time of this update, burning grass and brush in steep and rugged terrain that is difficult for firefighters to access.
The Type 2 Eastern Area Incident Management Team has assumed command of the Contreras Fire as of June 16, under the direction of Incident Commander Brian Pisarek.