Fire crews say fire on Daisy Mountain was human-caused

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Daisy Mountain crews responding to brush fire east of I-17

Daisy Mountain Fire crews are responding to a growing 259-acre brush fire near the Interstate 17 and New River Road Saturday afternoon.

Fire crews at Daisy Mountain spent most of the weekend battling a 259-acre brush fire near the Interstate 17 and New River Road Saturday afternoon.

Officials say the fire is human-caused.

Crews say the fire is east of the I-17 and north of New River Road.

There is 90% containment as of Sunday night.

Arizona State Forestry is also working to fight the brush fire.

Officials say crews will be responding in the air and on the ground.