VIDEO: Over 300 hundred acres have been burned following a fast-moving wildfire Thursday in Pinal County.
The fire broke out around 1 p.m. near SR 347 and Miller Road, about nine miles south of Maricopa. The Arizona Dept. of Forestry and Fire Management reported that multiple crews responded, including a hand crew, engine and air attack. An estimated 340 acres burned, mostly involving light grass and desert shrubs. Video from the Arizona’s Family news chopper shows at least one structure was destroyed.
Firefighters remained on scene extinguishing hot spots. No injuries have been reported. In southeast Arizona, fire crews achieved 100% containment on the Bowers Fire on Thursday. The fire that began Monday in Cochise County left one man dead and another hurt.