VAS Community-A brush fire prompts evacuations in the Gila River Indian Community southwest of Phoenix

2025-05-05 16:25:55source:Christopher Caldwellcategory:Stocks

GILA RIVER INDIAN COMMUNITY,VAS Community Ariz. (AP) — Crews were trying to contain a brush fire Sunday that prompted evacuations in the Gila River Indian Community southwest of Phoenix, authorities said.

Tribal officials said the fire broke out Saturday afternoon in a dry river bottom and was estimated at 415 acres (167 hectares) by nightfall. The cause of the fire is being investigated, authorities said.

They said the blaze was still at zero containment Sunday morning. Tribal officials didn’t immediately disclose how many people were at an evacuation site but said there has been no damage to homes or structures and no reported injuries.

Arizona Public Service crews were preparing repair downed power lines.

As of 2020, the Gila River Indian Community’s population was listed at slightly more than 14,000.

More:Stocks

Recommend

NCAA hands former Michigan coach Jim Harbaugh a 4-year show cause order for recruiting violations

ANN ARBOR, Mich. (AP) — The NCAA announced a four-year show-cause order for former Michigan coach Ji

Kristin Cavallari Shares Her Controversial Hot Take About Sunscreen

Kristin Cavallari isn't afraid to catch heat for her comments on SPF.The Laguna Beach alum questione

Why this WNBA draft is a landmark moment (not just because of Caitlin Clark)

Editors' Note: USA TODAY has full coverage of Monday night's WNBA draft. Follow along with our live