Two Sides Fire 50% contained near Lake Pleasant

By Jessica Johnson and Brent Corrado

Updated June 27, 2023 6:19am MST

MARICOPA COUNTY, Ariz. - A wildfire nicknamed the Two Sides Fire sparked along SR 74 near Lake Pleasant on Sunday, June 25.

The fire is about 43 acres and burned on both sides of SR 74 in Morristown, between 235th Avenue and New River Road. It is 50% contained.

In the same area, a 2-car crash possibly involving impairment sent 4 people to the hospital, the Arizona Department of Public Safety said.

SR 74 has reopened in both directions near the fire and crash sites.

A look at the wildfire that sparked in Maricopa County on June 25 near 235th Avenue and SR 74.

Map of where the fire is: