Round Valley Fire Forces Highway Closure

A wildfire erupted near Fountain Hills, forcing the closure of State Route 87 in both directions—creating major travel headaches. With flames spreading across 30 acres near mile marker 244 in the Tonto National Forest, crews scrambled to respond. Four engines were already on scene, with backup including elite hotshot teams and air support en route. Officials gave no reopening timeline, leaving drivers scrambling for alternate routes. With major highways at risk, firefighters are working fast to contain the blaze before it escalates. 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/cd5f3f179514c611