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VIDEO: Brush fire burning along I-17 near Sunset Point, north of Phoenix

The estimated 160-acre fire is roughly 80 percent contained.
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PHOENIX — A brush fire blocked at least one lane of traffic along I-17 southbound near Sunset Point, north of Phoenix, Thursday afternoon.

Thursday night, officials say crews have stopped forward progress.

Brush fire along I-17 near Sunset Point

It is currently unknown what caused the fire, but officials said Friday that it is believed to be human-caused. The latest acreage is reported to be 160 acres.

Stay with ABC15 and abc15.com for the latest on this developing situation.