Bush Fire update

The Bush Fire burning east and north of Fountain Hills has now surpassed 150,000 acres of scorched desert. It is seven percent contained.

A Type I incident management team took over the fire operations Thursday evening. There are 855 personnel fighting the fire.

As of Friday afternoon SR87, SR188 and SR88 remain closed through the fire area. Use ADOT’s 511 road information for updates on closures.

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Bush Fire update

Posted Friday, June 19, 2020 6:38 am

The Bush Fire burning east and north of Fountain Hills has now surpassed 150,000 acres of scorched desert. It is seven percent contained.

A Type I incident management team took over the fire operations Thursday evening. There are 855 personnel fighting the fire.

As of Friday afternoon SR87, SR188 and SR88 remain closed through the fire area. Use ADOT’s 511 road information for updates on closures.

Tonto National Forest has closed recreation areas in and near the fire area.

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