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Wildfire prompts pre-evacuation for Whispering Pines Ranch area north of Bellemont

Fire restrictions are in effect across northern and central Arizona as wildfire danger remains high.
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A sign indicates fire restrictions on the Coconino National Forest.

Residents near the Whispering Pines Ranch area west of Bellemont were prepared for a possible evacuation due to a nearby wildfire on Tuesday morning.

The warning lasted only a few hours. It was rescinded once the fire was mostly contained.

Kaibab National Forest officials say they expect little to no additional growth on the Prairie Fire, which grew to 45 acres.

An earlier update from the Ponderosa Fire Department says the fire was moving to the west at a low rate of speed.

The lower west area around Pine Access and Dust Devil roads was impacted as of 7 a.m. The railroad tracks are holding fire to the north.

Local, state and federal resources are on the scene.

The cause of the fire is currently unknown.