Red Mountain Fire contained along SR 87 near Ballentine Trailhead

A wildfire north of Fountain Hills deemed the Red Mountain Fire that was burning along SR 87, known as Beeline Highway, near Ballentine Trailhead, has been contained.

The fire, which sparked on May 30, burned 12 acres.

"The Red Mountain Fire has been contained at 12 acres," Tonto National Forest officials tweeted Wednesday. "State Route 87 is open in both directions. The southbound right lane is blocked according to https://az511.gov. Please use caution when traveling in the area and keep a lookout for emergency vehicles."

No injuries have been reported.

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Red Mountain Fire burning along SR 87. Photo from Ali Bath

No more information is available.

Map of where the fire is burning:

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