Fire crews battle wind-fueled 'Forest Fire' near Wittmann

  • Source: KGUN-TV ABC 9 Tucson
  • Published: 04/22/2019 06:37 AM

VIDEO: Firefighters from multiple agencies are working to put out a 420-acre brush fire near Wittmann, Arizona. Officials say at least two structures have been destroyed by the wind-fueled "Forest Fire" 13 miles southwest of Wickenburg. Crews from the Peoria Fire Department, Surprise Fire, the Bureau of Land Management and the Arizona Department of Forestry and Fire Management are also responding. In addition to fire crews, at least three aircraft are also working to fight the blaze. As of 11:00 p.m. Sunday night, the fire is 30% contained. The cause of the fire is under investigation.



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