WICKENBURG, AZ — U.S. 93 southbound between Wikieup and Wickenburg has reopened after being temporarily closed after a brush fire sparked early Wednesday.
The fire, called the "Black Canyon Fire," started as a vehicle fire that spread to vegetation.
It reportedly has burned about an acre of land roughly 20 miles south of Wikieup.
CRD - New start on U.S. 93 south of Wikieup. Vehicle fire with spread to wildland. BLM units responding. #AZFire https://t.co/XmZ6Dl5ViF
— Bureau of Land Management Arizona Fire Management (@BLMAZFire) June 7, 2023
Officials say the fire's forward progress has been stopped.
Bureau of Land Management resources, along with Bagdad Fire and ADOT officials remain on the scene.
This is a developing story. Stay tuned to ABC15 and ABC15.com for the latest updates.
