Wildfire Near Grand Canyon Almost Contained

About 165 firefighters are battling the fire, which is a mile from the southern boundary of Grand Canyon National Park.

Fire crews will be working to put out hot

spots today in a blaze that covers more than three square miles on

the edge of Grand Canyon National Park.

The X fire is about 60 percent contained and winds are predicted

to be calmer today. The U.S. Forest Service was concerned that the

fire would be fanned by gusts. But a spokeswoman says the winds

yesterday weren't as bad as had been feared.

The blaze was spotted just after noon Tuesday and grew rapidly.

Authorities believe the X fire was human-caused, and an

investigation continues.

About 165 firefighters are battling the fire, which is about a

mile from the southern boundary of Grand Canyon National Park.