Crime & Safety
Brush Fire Causes Evacuations, Road Closures In Navajo County
A tailgate being dragged caused a 250-acre fire in Navajo County on Monday, causing big road closures and evacuations.
NAVAJO COUNTY, AZ — Evacuations and road closures are resulting from a Navajo County brush fire Monday afternoon, according to reports. AZ Central reported officials as saying the fire was caused by a human.
State Route 377 was completely closed, according to the Arizona Department of Transportation, before 2 p.m. State Route 277 was closed as well between Snowflake and Heber-Overgaard was closed.
AZ Central reported the Navajo County Sheriff's Office as saying the blaze was sparked by somebody dragging a tailgate from a trailer.
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Arizona State Forestry's latest estimate is that the fire has spread to 650 acres as of Monday night.
The #377Fire is est. at 650 acres and is burning on both @azstateforestry & @A_SNFs lands. 150 personnel are assigned to the fire. 5 structures remain threatened. #AZFire #AZForestry
— AZ State Forestry (@azstateforestry) June 5, 2018
They're reminding residents not to drag anything from their vehicles, as sparks can cause fires in hot conditions.
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Help us spread the message and not a wildfire! Use caution! Thx @ArizonaDOT 4 helping get the word out! #BeFirewise #WildfirePreventionWeek pic.twitter.com/QuDw36bJwq
— AZ State Forestry (@azstateforestry) March 30, 2017
Residents of DeSpain Ranch Road were evacuated to Martinez Hall at the Navajo County Fairgrounds.
The Arizona DOT recommends that motorists take SR-77 to SR-260 instead of driving in the area of the fire.
Shot of the multiple fires along SR 377 - including #ThreeWayFire & fire on @A_SNFs. Pic courtesy #ShowLow Dispatch. #AZFire #AZForestry pic.twitter.com/VIQfkYZa0C
— AZ State Forestry (@azstateforestry) June 4, 2018
CLOSURE *Brush fires have closed the entire stretch of SR 377 in both directions. *Another brush is burning on SR 277 at MP 311. Motorists are urged to avoid the area. Expect delays. * Detour: SR 260 to SR 77. pic.twitter.com/TPcnoo6LCq
— Arizona DOT (@ArizonaDOT) June 4, 2018
Article image Arizona State Forestry
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