Bryce Fire burns around 850 acres, 25% contained
GRAHAM COUNTY, Ariz. (NBC, KYMA/KECY) - A massive wildfire is burning Saturday afternoon in Arizona.
The Bryce Fire has burned approximately 850 acres and is just 25% contained, according to the Arizona Department of Forestry and Fire Management.
Residents in the river corridor in the Fort Thomas area are on set evacuation status, meaning they should have a go bag packed with important documents, money, I.D., prescriptions, water and snacks.
The fire, which officials said started on May 7 and is human-caused, is three miles west of Pima along U.S. 70.
The fire is burning within the Gila River Bottom near the community of Eden in dense tamarisk stands, officials said.
U.S. 70 is open, but that could change as fire activity picks up, officials said.
Drivers traveling between Fort Thomas and Pima should use caution for the potential of drifting smoke.
The Pinal County Public Health and Office of Emergency Management said some of the smoke is causing decreased visibility and is affecting air quality near Superior and Queen Valley.
