NU Online News Service, May 15, 2:14 p.m. EDT

Firefighters are grappling with rugged terrain in an effort to contain wildfires in Arizona that have consumed close to 13,000 acres.

One of the largest of four fires is the Sunflower fire, 30 miles north of Mesa, Ariz. State officials issued a bulletin today saying that while large plumes of smoke are expected, there is no reason for public concern. The fire, which has consumed more than 4,600 acres, is 5 percent contained.

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