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Firefighters battle brush fire in Goodyear

Apr 22, 2021, 1:49 PM | Updated: 9:30 pm

PHOENIX — Crews battled a brush fire that caused road closures in Goodyear on Thursday, authorities said.

The blaze shut down Estrella Parkway in both directions near MC 85 at about 12:30 p.m. before reopening with delays just after 6 p.m.

A suspect was taken into custody without incident for reckless burning, the Goodyear Police Department tweeted.

Authorities asked people to avoid the area.

No other information was available.

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