Wildfire burning in northern Arizona now 82% contained

FLAGSTAFF, Ariz. (AP) - Authorities say a wildfire burning in a northern Arizona mountain pass now is 82% contained.

That figure released Monday is up from 46% on Sunday.

Fire officials say the blaze has scorched more than 3 square miles (8 square kilometers) in the Coconino National Forest in Flagstaff since it started on July 21.

The cause of the fire is under investigation.

The Type 1 Incident Management Team plans to transfer command of the fire back to the Coconino National Forest on Tuesday night and a local Type 3 team will continue to fight the blaze.

Officials say fire activity has been minimal with no perimeter growth the past two days.