A brush fire that sparked Saturday afternoon temporarily closed Interstate 17 north of Cordes Lakes.
Officials say a horse trailer started the brush fire, which has been named the "Cross Fire."
Arizona State Forestry
Both directions of the interstate were closed between SR 69 and SR 169, but has since reopened.
Officials say forward progress has been stopped on the fire. It burned approximately 26 acres and is 50% contained.
Forward progress stopped on #CrossFire. Approximately 20 acres. #AZFire #AZForestry https://t.co/kQWfIGVkm2
— AZ State Forestry (@azstateforestry) July 9, 2023
