The Steamboat Fire is burning in a remote area in Mohave County and was sparked by a storm, authorities say. A wildfire in a remote area of Mohave County sent a plume of smoke that can be seen for miles.
The Steamboat Fire is burning about 19 miles east of the small community of Wikieup. It was sparked by lightning and has burned at least 300 acres of land as of Monday, according to Arizona State Forestry.
Fire officials are monitoring the fire by air. The rugged terrain in the area has made it inaccessible to firefighters, but no communities are currently threatened. Smoke can be seen from the Prescott area, according to authorities.
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