VIDEO: The Pig Fire grew to about 300 acres Sunday and smoke was traveling north and lightly impacting the Village of Oak Creek, Sedona, Munds Park, and Flagstaff with haziness.
The Pig Fire, named due to its proximity near Pig Trough Tank, was reported about 4:45 p.m. Sunday off the east side of northbound Interstate 17 near mile marker 302, according to a Coconino National Forest press release. This is about five miles north of the State Route 179 exit for the Village of Oak Creek in Sedona.
Cause is unknown at this time and under investigation, stated the release. The fire currently poses no risk to any structures, homes, or communities.
The interstate has been closed to one lane going north to allow firefighters access, and some forest roads near the Bell Trail trailhead were closed by road-blocks Sunday.