PHOENIX — A wildfire on Apache Maid Mountain, just southeast of I-17 near the Stoneman Lake exit, has grown to 942 acres and is 100%, according to officials with the Coconino National Forest.
Firefighters will continue to patrol the area to make sure the fire stays contained.
"Depending on fire activity, this wildfire can be very visible to surrounding areas such as Camp Verde, Sedona and Rimrock, as well as those driving along Interstate 17 between the mileposts of 285-310," a statement from Coconino National Forest said.
The fire has been burning since Nov. 4 and was caused by a person, though no information on how it started was given.
What roads have been closed?
Officials issued an Emergency Area and Road Closure Order effective from Nov. 6 to Nov. 30, unless rescinded earlier, due to the fire.
The following roads are closed due to the order:
- Forest Road 620
- Forest Road 620D
- Forest Road 644G