Red Mountain Fire contained along SR 87 near Ballentine Trailhead
Aerials over Red Mountain Fire in Arizona
A wildfire deemed the Red Mountain Fire is burning along SR 87, known as Beeline Highway, near Ballentine Trailhead. SkyFOX was overhead on May 30 to see the traffic back up as well as air tankers dropping water and fire retardant to put out the fire.
A wildfire north of Fountain Hills deemed the Red Mountain Fire that was burning along SR 87, known as Beeline Highway, near Ballentine Trailhead, has been contained.
The fire, which sparked on May 30, burned 12 acres.
"The Red Mountain Fire has been contained at 12 acres," Tonto National Forest officials tweeted Wednesday. "State Route 87 is open in both directions. The southbound right lane is blocked according to https://az511.gov. Please use caution when traveling in the area and keep a lookout for emergency vehicles."
No injuries have been reported.
No more information is available.
Map of where the fire is burning: