Mulch Blaze Erupts in Phoenix, Filling Sky with Smoke

PHOENIX — Fire crews tackled a mulch fire on Saturday afternoon in Phoenix, prompting a rapid response. At approximately 2:15 p.m., firefighters arrived near Central and Southern avenues after receiving multiple reports of smoke in the vicinity.

Upon arrival, crews discovered a significant mulch fire and quickly designated it as a first-alarm fire, a classification based on the volume of burning material present. Thankfully, no nearby structures faced immediate threat, and there were no injuries reported.

The cause of the fire is still under investigation as officials assess the situation at the scene. More updates will follow as information becomes available.