APACHE JUNCTION, AZ — Firefighters are battling the 'Ghost Fire' burning east of the Valley that has caused road closures and some evacuations.
The fire sparked Friday afternoon along State Route 88 near Apache Junction and has burned 88 acres. Forward progress has been stopped, officials say.
Arizona Department of Forestry and Fire Management officials said Saturday morning that the fire is 65% contained.
SR 88 was closed for a time as crews battled the blaze, but it has since reopened, according to ADOT.
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Goldfield Ghost Town has announced its closure and evacuations due to the fire Friday afternoon. The location is a tourist spot located between the Superstition and Goldfield mountains. Friday night, Arizona forestry officials said all evacuations have been lifted and the Goldfield Ghost Town can reopen.
Arizona State Parks announced access to Lost Dutchman State Park is unavailable due to the fire.
