The eastbound lane of US 60 west of Wickenburg is closed due to a brush fire that started Wednesday afternoon.
Officials say the brush fire, named the Hay Fire, started after hay in a trailer caught fire.
Both directions of the highway were closed for several hours between Vulture Mine Road and State Route 71. The westbound lane has since reopened. The eastbound lane remains closed, but traffic is alternating through the westbound lane.
*CLOSURE*
— Arizona DOT (@ArizonaDOT) July 3, 2024
US 60 is closed in both directions west of Wickenburg due to a vehicle fire at milepost 92.
Expect delays and seek an alternate route. There is no estimated time to reopen the highway. pic.twitter.com/8bwdfF8k5t
Arizona forestry officials say the fire's forward progress was stopped at two acres.
No injuries are reported at this time.
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