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Buckeye River-Bottom Brush Fire Contained at 275 Acres as SR 85 Partially Reopens

Firefighters contained the blaze by allowing brush to burn inside secure lines.

Overview

  • The brush fire, first reported Saturday near Hazen and Rooks roads, burned about 275 acres in the Buckeye river bottom.
  • State Route 85 near the Gila River reopened in part as crews kept some closures for visibility and safety.
  • Dense salt cedar and mesquite limited safe access, so crews used controlled burning inside containment lines and natural barriers to hold the perimeter.
  • Arizona Public Service cut power to nearby lines for safety, reported equipment damage, and restored service to some customers.
  • Officials reported no injuries or structural losses, advised nearby residents to shelter in place, and opened an investigation into the cause.