Car Explosion Sparks Wildfire on Highway

A car fire near Fountain Hills exploded into a wildfire dubbed the Round Valley Wildfire, shutting down both directions of State Route 87 for two hours. Burning roughly 30 acres south of Snowflake, the blaze was quickly contained by Hotshot crews. Aerial footage captured the vehicle’s destruction and scorched surroundings, but the cause remains unknown—with no reports of injuries. This incident underscores how fast a vehicle fire can spiral into a major wildfire impacting roads and landscapes. Support the show:Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/fced829e56f6137f