Crews working to contain brush fire burning on North Mountain

PHOENIX – Firefighters are working to contain a brush fire that is burning in Phoenix.

What we know:

The Phoenix Fire Department says crews are on the scene of a 10-acre brush fire that sparked just before 12 p.m. on June 17 at North Mountain.

“Approximately 100 firefighters are on the scene and are attempting to flank the fire from two sides. Other crews are protecting exposures by strategically positioning apparatus to cut off the flames if they were to approach nearby residences, cell phone antennas and other critical infrastructure,” Capt. Scott Douglas said. “Strong winds and high heat are making the firefight difficult but effective firefighting tactics with local and state resources are ensuring timely extinguishment of the flames.”

What we don’t know:

It’s unknown what sparked the flames.

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