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Fall Fire: Evacuation orders lifted as crews continue to battle blaze

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Updated  October 2, 2024 9:03am MST
Wildfires
FOX 10 Phoenix

Fall Fire: Crews continue to battle brush fire

The cause of this brush fire, which is burning in the Gila River Indian Community south of Phoenix, remains unknown, and officials with the Native American community say the fire is still growing. FOX 10's Kenzie Beach reports.

The Brief

    • A large column of smoke could be seen in the West Valley on Sept. 28.
    • Gila River officials say it was from a brush fire between Santa Cruz and Cemetery Roads.

GILA RIVER INDIAN COMMUNITY, Ariz. - Officials with the Gila River Indian Community say more containment has been gained on the Fall fire.

The wildfire has burned about 407 acres of land. It is now 75% contained.

During the evening hours of Sept. 29, tribal officials said those evacuated may return to their homes.

According to Gila River Police, the fire began in a patch of brush between Santa Cruz and Cemetery Roads. The fire could be seen by Arizona Department of Transportation cameras west of Loop 202 South Mountain Freeway near the 17th Avenue exit ramp.

The Source

  • Information from this article was gathered from officials with the Gila River Indian Community.

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