PHOENIX — Fire crews say they have stopped forward progress of a 52-acre brush fire burning near Tatum Boulevard and Pinnacle Peak Road.
Crews have stopped forward progress on #PinnaclePeakFire. Est. 50-100 acres. Roads in area of Tatum & Pinnacle Peak remain closed as crews continue to suppress fire. #AZForestry #AZFire #MaricopaCounty
— AZ State Forestry (@azstateforestry) August 5, 2019
The "Pinnacle Peak Fire" broke out Sunday around 5:00 p.m. and is burning through desert brush, according to Phoenix firefighters.
Officials say the fire is not threatening any homes or structures in the area.
Pinnacle Peak Road and Tatum Boulevard were shut down while crews worked to contain the blaze.
Update on #PinnaclePeakFire: Tatum Road is back open & Pinnacle Peak is expected to reopen by 9pm. 52 acres. Crews will continue mopping up through the evening. #AZForestry #AZFire #MaricopaCounty
— AZ State Forestry (@azstateforestry) August 5, 2019
The cause of the fire is under investigation.
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