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Sand Stone Fire burns 27,390 acres northeast of Fountain Hills, 78% contained

Sand Stone Blaze Rages Through 27,390 Acres Near Fountain Hills, 78% Contained

The Sand Stone Fire, which ignited on July 25, has now been 78% contained, authorities reported. Fire crews continue to battle the flames 14 miles northeast...

Heat, rugged and dry terrain fuel Sand Stone Fire

arizona5 months ago

Brutal Heat and Harsh Terrain Ignite Massive Sand Stone Inferno

PHOENIX — Firefighters from both ground units and aerial teams are working intensively to manage the rapidly spreading Sand Stone Fire. “The main thing right now...

Sand Stone Fire burns 13,000 acres northeast of Fountain Hills, 'SET' status given to Sunflower area

arizona5 months ago

Raging Sand Stone Fire Scorches 13,000 Acres Near Fountain Hills, 'SET' Alert Issued for Sunflower

RIO VERDE, Ariz. — Fire crews are currently battling the Sand Stone Fire, which ignited on July 25 and is burning 14 miles northeast of Fountain...

Sand Stone Fire causes closure in southbound lanes of State Route 87

arizona5 months ago

Blazing Sand Stone Fire Shuts Down Southbound Lanes on State Route 87

Sand Stone Fire Forces Closure on State Route 87 The Sand Stone Fire, ignited last Thursday, remains entirely uncontained as of now. The blaze has led...

Sand Stone Fire burns over 3,000 acres northeast of Fountain Hills

arizona5 months ago

Raging Sand Stone Fire Engulfs Over 3,000 Acres Near Fountain Hills

The fire began on Thursday and is 0% contained, authorities say. RIO VERDE, Ariz. — Fire crews are currently combating the Sand Stone Fire, which has...