PHOENIX — Firefighters extinguished a three-alarm mulch fire near 27th Avenue and Lower Buckeye Road.
Officials say the fire started around 4:30 p.m. and as of 9:40 p.m., the fire has been extinguished.
Firefighters are continuing to monitor any hotspots that could reignite.
It is unknown what started the fire, though fire officials say the fire was wind-driven.
1st alarm mulch fire located near 27th Ave & Lower Buckeye. Firefighters are currently setting up elevated master streams while firefighters are also utilizing ground mounted master streams. Facility is located adjacent to the Phoenix Regional Fire Training Academy. pic.twitter.com/AVFnvtGpTD
— Phoenix Fire Dept. (@PHXFire) June 16, 2024
Officials say no injuries were reported.
High winds, high temperatures and low relative humidity increased the chance for fires on Sunday. Crews are also battling a wildfire near Bartlett Lake that is estimated to be 60 acres.
