AZ Dept. Forestry and Fire Management

Command of the Hazen Fire has been transferred to AZDFFM this evening on May 2. The fire is burning in salt cedar in the Gila River bottom to the east of State Highway 85, south of W. Hazen Rd. Current size is estimated at 273 acres and is 0% contained. The east side of the fire is holding along power line road with the north end actively burning. Flame lengths as high as 30 feet have been observed. Resources on scene include engines from multiple fire departments and miscellaneous overhead from DFFM. Additional resources have been ordered to include dozers and Type 2 handcrews. Closures: A road closure is in place on Highway 85. Follow Az and check AZ511 for current updates. Please find an alternate route and avoid Highway 85 to allow firefighters to conduct fire suppression efforts. 📍Approximately 2 miles southwest of Buckeye, AZ #AZFire #AZForestry #MaricopaCounty

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