Interstate 17 reopens north of Phoenix after 26-acre Cross Fire shut down traffic
Jul 8, 2023, 4:54 PM | Updated: Jul 9, 2023, 11:12 am
PHOENIX – Interstate 17 reopened in both directions north of Phoenix after the 26-acre Cross Fire slowed traffic to a snail’s crawl.
A horse trailer caught on fire while riding down the highway near Arcosanti, between State Route 69 and State Route 169, according to AZ State Forestry.
No horses were in the trailer at the time, officials said.
#CrossFire: 26 acres, forward progress stopped, & 50% contained. Fire result of horse trailer that caught on fire w/spread to wildland. Drivers asked to use caution along highway as crews continue to work alongside the road.#AZForestry #AZFire https://t.co/CJ2yUqr7ro pic.twitter.com/6k7LsvJ8qF
— AZ State Forestry (@azstateforestry) July 9, 2023
The flames spread to wildland, prompting a shutdown of I-17 lanes so crews could fight the brush fire at milepost 264.
Motorists experienced long delays. Many had to seek alternate routes.
All lanes opened by around 8 a.m. on Sunday, according to the Arizona Department of Transportation.
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Motorists are advised to expect delays and seek an alternate route.
There is no estimated time to reopen the highway.
Real-time highway conditions are available on ADOT’s Arizona Traveler Information site at az511.gov, the AZ511 app, calling 511 and through ADOT’s Twitter feed, @ArizonaDOT.
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