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Wildfire Near Wickenburg Burns 150 Acres – AZDPS and Multiple Agencies Battle Blaze
WICKENBURG, AZ — A fast-moving wildfire ignited on Monday, June 30th, north of U.S. 60 near Wickenburg, rapidly consuming an estimated 150 acres of desert terrain and drawing a massive multi-agency response.
The fire, fueled by dry brush and scorching temperatures, prompted an urgent deployment of ground and aerial firefighting crews to prevent the flames from reaching nearby roads and structures.
🔥 Agencies Responding Include:
- Arizona Department of Public Safety Highway Patrol – District 14
- Arizona Department of Transportation (ADOT)
- Bureau of Land Management – Arizona
- Arizona Department of Forestry and Fire Management
- Wickenburg Fire Department
- Morristown Fire Department
- Maricopa County Sheriff's Office
- Specialized Hotshot Crews
- Eloy Fire District
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| Eloy Fire District BC Hartman and Firefighter Scoggin / Eloy Fire District |
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📸 Images from the scene show massive flames erupting into the sky, smoke plumes covering U.S. 60, and aircraft dropping red fire retardant to create crucial firebreaks. Emergency response vehicles from ADOT and other agencies lined the highway shoulder while fire crews worked in high heat to contain the blaze.
Fortunately, no structures have been reported lost, and no injuries have been confirmed as of this report. The rapid aerial attack played a critical role in preventing further spread, with tankers making repeated retardant drops along the fire's edge.
As of now, containment efforts remain ongoing, and crews are expected to continue their operations through the week to secure hot spots and assess fire lines.
Motorists traveling through the area should remain alert for intermittent traffic delays and closures on U.S. 60 as response teams continue their work.
🙏 Thank you to our first responders who keep us safe — your dedication and bravery are truly appreciated.
🔖 Incident Summary
📍 Location: North of US-60 near Wickenburg, AZ
🔥 Acres Burned: ~150
👨🚒 Agencies: AZDPS, ADOT, BLM, Forestry, Wickenburg & Morristown Fire, MCSO
✈️ Aerial Support: Retardant drops by fixed-wing aircraft
🚫 Closures: Temporary restrictions along US-60
🏠 Structures Lost: None reported
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