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Both State Route 87 and I-17 reopened after brush fires

Published  May 20, 2018 5:57pm MST
FOX 10 Phoenix

PHOENIX (KSAZ) - Fire crews are battling a fast-moving brush fire near the Tonto National Forest.

State Route 87, or the Beeline Highway, has reopened the northbound lanes, however, the southbound lanes are still closed near Sunflower.

This brush fire is located at mile post 222 near Mount Ord.

Fire officials are calling this the Potato Fire.

Interstate 17 has reopened in both directions completely near mile post 236. Fire crews were battling a brush fire in the area. However, traffic is still backed up substantially.

The Arizona Department of Transportation says this is near Table Mesa Road.