Wildcat Fire: Latest on the fast-growing blaze

A new wildfire that erupted northeast of Cave Creek on Saturday is estimated just over 13,100 acres.

It has been called the Wildcat Fire and was first reported at 9:20 a.m. on May 18.

According to a news release, the Geronimo and Prescott hotshot crews, air tankers and a helicopter have been ordered to battle the blaze. Scottsdale Fire also assisted with containing the fire.

Parties were being escorted off Bartlett Lake to safety as the unpredictability of the fire threatened people in the area.

For now, authorities say what's burning is grass and desert shrubs.

The National Interagency Fire Center said the fire was human-caused.

"Smoke from the Wildcat Fire may be visible in the surrounding areas for many days. Smoke will drift to the north and east due to southwest winds. Smoke-sensitive individuals and people with respiratory problems or heart disease are encouraged to take precautionary measures," the U.S. Forest Service said on Sunday afternoon.

Fire officials say a fire like this is pretty early to happen for this time of year.

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