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Doce Fire near Prescott 80 percent contained

Jun 25, 2013, 6:58 PM | Updated: 6:59 pm

PHOENIX — The Doce Fire burning near Prescott, Ariz., is now 80 percent contained, officials said Tuesday.

Full containment is expected on Wednesday.

The fire has burned 6,767 acres since being started on June 18.

The fire has cost about $6.2 million to fight.

Contreras Road was reopened Tuesday. All residential evacuations on private property in the area have been lifted.

One person sustained a minor injury as a result of the fire.

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Doce Fire near Prescott 80 percent contained