GLOBE, AZ — The Flying V Fire north of Globe continues to grow and is now 73% contained as of Wednesday morning.
According to the White Mountain Zone Incident Management Team, the fire has grown to roughly 830 acres.
Officials originally reported that the fire had reached 1,200 acres, but have since updated their total.
US 60 was closed in both directions north of Globe, from milepost 256 to 311 due to the fire. On Sunday, the incident management team met with Arizona Department of Public Transportation officials to formalize a conditional reopening plan for the highway.
The closure has been modified to allow for "traffic easement" starting Sunday between 9 p.m. and 6 a.m. with reduced speeds. Monday morning, traffic will be escorted by a pilot car from 6 a.m. to 9 p.m. and will be reduced to one lane.
Officials say the reopening plan may be rescinded if fire activity increases and that drivers should expect traffic delays.
The Bureau of Indian Affairs says the Flying V fire was one of six fires that ignited along US 60 on July 5.
The other five of the six fires were contained to less than half an acre each.
No structures are currently being threatened by the fire.
There is still no time frame for US 60 to fully reopen.
Officials are urging drivers to make sure their vehicles and trailers are maintained as any little spark can start a major wildfire.
For the latest from officials on the Flying V Fire, click here.
