Pius Fire: Evacuations lifted as wildfire burns near Payson

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SkyFOX aerials of the Pius Fire burning near Payson.

Evacuations have been lifted as a wildfire continues to burn in northern Arizona.

The Pius Fire sparked on July 8 about 20 miles northeast of Payson.

The fire has burned just over 1,700 acres and is 95% contained.

About 120 personnel are assigned to battle the fire.

Map of area where the Pius Fire is burning