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.
I-17 southbound near Sunset Point: A brush fire is blocking the right lane at milepost 252. pic.twitter.com/DeiRjuwf1L
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