Pilot Fire in northwestern Arizona burns more than 34K acres

WIKIEUP, Ariz. - A wildfire that sparked weeks ago in northwestern Arizona has now scorched more than 34,000 acres.

As of July 17, the Pilot Fire burning 20 miles east of Wikieup has burned 34,778 acres with 88% containment.

More than 100 firefighters have been tasked to keep the fire at bay, but Arizona forestry officials say it's burning on steep, "treacherous" terrain.

Pilot Fire burns over 33K acres west of Wikieup

A wildfire that sparked more than a week ago in northwestern Arizona has now scorched more than 30,000 acres.

"Drive times to get to the fire line in some areas are as long as five hours," officials said, noting the difficulty of fighting this fire. "Meals and additional, necessary equipment will be dropped in via helicopters to crews spiked out on the fire line."

Smoke can be visible to residents in both Yavapai and Mohave counties. It's burning near O Ro Ranch in the Mohon Mountains but has not posed a major threat to any residents or communities in this sparsely populated area.

Get the latest on the Pilot Fire here.

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Credit: Arizona Dept. of Forestry and Fire Management

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