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North Phoenix fire: Blaze near Cave Creek and Cactus roads sends smoke into Scottsdale
Firefighters are currently responding to the scene.
A large fire broke out in north Phoenix, Arizona, on Monday. According to 12News, the blaze started around noon near Cave Creek and Cactus roads. Thick, dark smoke was seen billowing near the Phoenix Mountains Preserve, with residents in Scottsdale also reporting visible smoke.
Photos and videos shared on social media showed massive plumes of smoke rising into the sky.
Firefighters are currently responding to the scene.
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The latest fire comes just one day after a large brush fire erupted in a river bottom in south Phoenix.
The Phoenix Fire Department responded around 3:30 p.m. to reports of flames burning beneath a bridge near Central Avenue and Watkins Street, close to the Salt River.
Crews deployed hoselines and were able to quickly contain the blaze, preventing it from spreading further.
No injuries were reported. The cause of the fire remained under investigation as of Monday.
