Lightning-caused Wood Fire grows to 2,200 acres near Superior

  • Source: KTVK-TV CBS 3 & KPHO-TV CBS 5 Phoenix (AZ Family)
  • Published: 09/03/2024 12:00 AM

VIDEO: A wildfire burning east of the Valley has grown to more than 2,000 acres since its start over the weekend. The Wood Fire was sparked by lightning early Sunday afternoon about five miles southwest of Superior. Tonto National Forest officials say the fire was active overnight and continues to burn in remote terrain. No structures are currently threatened. Forest Service officials say a flight was conducted, mapping the fire at approximately 2,200 acres as of early Monday afternoon. The agency added that the low-intensity fire is burning in areas inaccessible to firefighters. One engine, an air attack unit and other ground crews are assigned to the Wood Fire.



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