Smoke from fire prompts flood of 911 calls near Black Canyon City
Jul 8, 2017, 6:46 PM
A wildfire burns near Mayer, Ariz, Wednesday, June 28, 2017, as seen from Prescott Valley, Ariz. The fire about 100 miles north of Phoenix has forced the evacuation of Mayer and parts of Dewey-Humboldt along with several other communities. Some areas and subdivisions are under pre-evacuation notices. (AP Photo/Matt York)
(AP Photo/Matt York)
PHOENIX — The Phoenix Regional dispatch center was flooded with 911 calls from the Daisy Mountain and Black Canyon City areas after smoke prompted fire concerns in the region.
That was according to a spokesperson from the Phoenix Fire Department who said people were calling and asking if they needed to evacuate.
“The closest wildfire to that area is on I-17 at milepost 244, however strong winds are pushing smoke into those areas,” a message from the department read. “There is no threat of fire at this time.”
They added that anyone with health or respiratory concerns may leave the area at their discretion, but there was no evacuation order in place for that area.
The wildfire in question is likely a brush fire near Badger Springs. Drivers were encouraged to use caution while traveling on the I-17.
