The Arizona Department of Forestry and Fire Management said that fire crews are battling the fast-growing 'Bush Fire' that burned more than 600 acres as of this time. Meanwhile, a helicopter is already helping to suppress the fire in Lump Gulch Area.

Bush Fire
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A human-caused 'Bush Fire' that started 2:00 pm on Saturday Afternoon

A human-caused bushfire began around 2:00 p.m. on Saturday in Arizona and is burning north toward the Sugarloaf Recreation area. According to a published report by AZ Central, the bushfire has jumped over the highway and is burning east along Four Peaks Road. 

Meanwhile, another bushfire has occured in the Lump Gulch Area near the Sheep Mountain, west of Clancy, Montana, according to a published report by KRTV. The Montana Department of Natural Resources & Conservation responded to the emergency.

Closure of Highways in Arizona


As of 6:15 on the same day, the fire has already burned more than 600 acres near the Sugarloaf Recreation area, according to a published report by FOX 10. Fire crews continue to battle to contain it.

Officials also said that the fire grew from 100 acres to 600 acres in a matter of hours. Firefighters are already working west of the State Route-87 by building containment lines and other operations to stop the fire.

Following the fire's rapid growth, some highways have been closed. A Twitter post from the Tonto National Forest wrote: "Bush Fire Update: 600 acres, burning along the 87 near Bush Hwy and Hwy 87. Nine engines, 3 hotshot crews, 4 air tankers, and 2 helicopters assigned. Additional resources ordered. Hwy 87, Lower Sycamore, Sugarloaf, and Four Peaks areas closed."

Bush Fire
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The 'Bush Fire' in Tonto National Forest led to the closures of some highways and redirecting people to other routes.

They also added that firefighters will continue working throughout the night and expected that smoke and flames will be visible during the evening. Meanwhile, the fire restrictions have already elevated to Stage 2 in the Tonto National Forest. 

A Human-Caused 'Bush Fire' Investigation is Underway 

The fire danger ratings are too extreme according to the Tonto National Forest. Meanwhile, the law enforcement agencies are now currently investigating the origin of the 'Bush Fire' that burned more than 600 acres. 

Additionally, they are also escorting the members out of the public area and have already closed the affected roads. Moreover, no structures are threatened this time and no injuries related to the fast-growing 'Bush Fire' were reported. 

As of this time, there are no updates yet about the situation of the 'Bush Fire.' The ABC 15 News reported as well that many sent photos to them about the 'Bush Fire' that can be seen kilometers away from the area. 

There no arrests made as well as the investigation is still goin on. Meanwhile, videos and photos of the 'Bush Fire' went viral online. 

A 'Bush Fire' in Montana

Lewis & Clark Emergency Management confirmed the 'Bush Fire' in Montana through its Facebook Page post. Meanwhile, in just nearly an hour, residents in the immediate area were told to evacuate by the Jefferson County Sheriff who gathered at the Legal Tender Parking Lot. 

On its developing report, several homes in the Little Buffalo Creek area and on Sheep Mountain have been evacuated including a home in Montana City according to Clancy Fire Information Officer Pat McKelvey.

The Fire Officer said that the strong winds are spreading the fire northeast and it is expected to move toward Park Lake. They are also investigating the cause of the 'Bush Fire.' 

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