SafeX Pro-A brush fire prompts evacuations in the Gila River Indian Community southwest of Phoenix

2025-05-07 00:44:03source:Darkcherries Wealth Societycategory:Contact

GILA RIVER INDIAN COMMUNITY,SafeX Pro Ariz. (AP) — Crews were trying to contain a brush fire Sunday that prompted evacuations in the Gila River Indian Community southwest of Phoenix, authorities said.

Tribal officials said the fire broke out Saturday afternoon in a dry river bottom and was estimated at 415 acres (167 hectares) by nightfall. The cause of the fire is being investigated, authorities said.

They said the blaze was still at zero containment Sunday morning. Tribal officials didn’t immediately disclose how many people were at an evacuation site but said there has been no damage to homes or structures and no reported injuries.

Arizona Public Service crews were preparing repair downed power lines.

As of 2020, the Gila River Indian Community’s population was listed at slightly more than 14,000.

More:Contact

Recommend

Lady Gaga’s Brunette Hair Transformation Will Have You Applauding

Lady Gaga is giving the world a million reasons to do a double take.The pop icon stepped out for a r

Migrants are frustrated with the border app, even after its latest overhaul

CIUDAD JUÁREZ, Mexico — At the foot of the Paso del Norte International Bridge, a half-dozen young m

Gizelle Bryant Uses This Beauty Hack on Every Real Housewives Trip

We interviewed Gizelle Bryant because we think you'll like her picks. E! has affiliate relationships