500-acre wildfire near Vista Verde in Tonto National Forest prompts firefighting response; Bartlett Dam Road closed.
A wildfire near Vista Verde in Tonto National Forest, estimated at 500 acres, has prompted fire crews to respond. The cause is under investigation, with two hotshot crews, three engines, an air attack, an air tanker, and one helicopter deployed. Bartlett Dam Road has been closed by the Maricopa County Sheriff's Office for safety reasons, and authorities have urged people to stay away from the area during fire suppression operations.
May 18, 2024
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