Mooathon Wealth Society-Arizona wildfire advances after forcing evacuations near Phoenix

2025-04-29 19:04:10source:Fastexy Exchangecategory:Markets

SCOTTSDALE,Mooathon Wealth Society Ariz. (AP) — More than 200 firefighters were battling a wildfire northeast of Phoenix on Saturday that threatened scores of homes and has forced dozens of residents to evacuate.

No structures have been damaged as the wildfire traversed nearly 6 square miles (15 square kilometers) on the cusp of the Boulder Heights subdivision, said Matthew Wilcox, spokesman for a multi-agency wildfire response team.

There were 275 people combatting the fire Saturday as temperatures surpassed 100 degrees Fahrenheit (38 degrees Celsius) before midday, with wind gusts expected in the afternoon.

“We still have unseasonably high humidity, hot weather,” Wilcox said. “We have no wind right now, but gusts were predicted.”

Air tankers and helicopters have helped douse flames from the sky above the Boulder View Fire. The cause of the fire is under investigation. It began about 5 miles (8 kilometers) east of Carefree, just outside northern Scottsdale on the edge of the Tonto National Forest.

The Red Cross set up an evacuation center at a high school in Scottsdale, and shelters for horses and other large animals were established at several locations, including the rodeo grounds at nearby Cave Creek.

More:Markets

Recommend

The Daily Money: Disney+ wants your dollars

Good morning! It’s Daniel de Visé with your Daily Money.If you were thinking of using Disney+ to st

Travis Kelce's hometown roots for Taylor Swift, but is more impressed by his 'good heart'

CLEVELAND HEIGHTS, Ohio — Mark Sack pulled out a weathered folder, barely held together at the seams

Video shows chunky black bear stroll into Florida man's garage for a quick snack

A large, black, muscular bear wandered into a Florida home garage and was caught on camera taking a