VIDEO: Fire crews are battling a wildfire near Apache Junction and another near New River that, combined with California wildfire smoke, are leading to hazy conditions.
The fires have been named the Siphon Fire and the Point Fire and are under investigation. Officials told ABC15 early Wednesday morning that the Siphon Fire has burned 60-80 acres in the Superstition Wilderness northeast of Apache Junction and is at 0% containment. There is no public threat, but officials say some trail closures are in place.
The cause of the fire is under investigation.
An ABC15 viewer shared a view of the fire burning Tuesday night with flames and smoke seen from nearby neighborhoods. The Point Fire is burning five miles northeast of New River near West Point Mountain, Tonto National Forest officials said Tuesday.