Monarch Fire: Some residents near Wickenburg should be ready to evacuate

WICKENBURG, Ariz. – Some residents northwest of Phoenix should be prepared to evacuate due to a new wildfire.

What we know:

The Monarch Fire sparked on July 1 five miles southeast of Wickenburg. It has burned 5-10 acres. Officials say there are 20 mph winds in the area.

The Arizona Department of Forestry and Fire Management says multiple resources, including an air attack, are being deployed to fight the fire. 

Residents in Rio Vista Hills to Saguaro Blossom Lane, on both sides of the U.S. 60, including Wickenburg and Allah, are in “SET” status.

Due to the fire, the right lane of the U.S. 60 between mileposts 115-17 is closed.

What we don’t know:

The cause of the fire is unknown.

Map of where the fire is burning