A fatal paraglider crash caused the Box Fire in the Rincon Mountains Saturday, Saguaro National Park reported Tuesday.
Emergency responders recovered the body of the pilot in Box Canyon, west of Juniper Basin Campground.
The incident remains under investigation according to a press release.
Wildland firefighters have completely contained the fire that was located in a remote part of the park.
The wildfire grew to 145-acres and was completely contained as of Tuesday afternoon.
Officials with the park say temporary closures of trails and campgrounds in the park have been lifted and will continue to monitor the area by infrared flights until there is no heat showing in the interior of the fire.
The Box Fire started early on Saturday morning, officials with the park said that smoke was reported around 7:15 a.m.
The wildfire was 95% contained by firefighters on Monday afternoon.
About 91 personnel were attached to the fire – as of Wednesday, they have been made available for reassignment or returned to their home units.
