Skip to Content

Telegraph fire burns more than 50,000 acres

(KYMA, KECY/CNN) - Winds are fueling a fast moving fire near the town of Superior in eastern Arizona.

So far the Telegraph fire has scorched nearing 57,000 acres in and near Tonto National Forest.

The wildfire is zero percent contained.

It's threatening both communities and businesses.

Residents in the area have been asked to evacuate and roads have been closed with no estimated time to reopen.

Officials say the cause of the fire is "human" but under investigation.

No deaths or injuries have been reported.

Article Topic Follows: Arizona News

Jump to comments ↓

Author Profile Photo

Dominique Newland

Dominique joined KYMA in June 2019 as a Sunrise anchor. She was born in New Jersey but raised in Carmel, Indiana.

You can reach her at dominique.newland@kecytv.com.

CNN

BE PART OF THE CONVERSATION

KYMA KECY is committed to providing a forum for civil and constructive conversation.

Please keep your comments respectful and relevant. You can review our Community Guidelines by clicking here

If you would like to share a story idea, please submit it here.

Skip to content