Siphon Fire: Wildfire burns in Superstition Mountains

Siphon Fire burning in Superstition Mountains

Crews are responding to a wildfire that sparked in a remote area of the Superstition Mountains. No structures are threatened. FOX 10’s Danielle Miller reports.

PINAL COUNTY, Ariz. – Crews are responding to a wildfire burning in the East Valley.

The Siphon Fire sparked on Sept. 10 in a remote area of the Superstition Mountains northeast of Apache Junction.

The U.S. Forest Service says the fire is estimated to be about 60-80 acres. It is 0% contained.

“As of now, the fire is visible from surrounding communities, Lost Dutchman State Park, SR 88 and US 60,” officials said.

No structures are at risk of being burned.

There are no road closures, but the public should avoid First Water, Boulder and Siphon Trails while crews battle the fire.

The cause of the fire is unknown.

Map of the Siphon Fire