6-acre brush fire ignited by semi-truck fire closes State Route 87 near Phoenix, causing traffic delays and lane closures.

A brush fire, ignited by a semi-truck fire, closed State Route 87 between Metro Phoenix and Payson on Thursday evening. The Valley Fire burned 6 acres and is now under control, but southbound lanes remain closed with no estimated reopening time. Northbound traffic is being detoured at the Bush Highway. The Arizona Department of Transportation (ADOT) advises drivers to anticipate delays and consider alternate routes.

September 20, 2024
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