Highlights
- The Jones Fire closed US 60 in both directions at milepost 111 near Wickenburg on Monday.
- Maricopa County Emergency Management issued a SET evacuation alert for areas near US 93 and Zabel Mine Road, east and west of US 60.
- The fire reached an estimated 15 acres by 2 p.m., burning salt cedar, cottonwood, grasses, and brush along the Hassayampa River bottom.
- Four aircraft and a Type 2 hand crew were deployed; no estimated reopening time had been given as of the report.
The Jones Fire closed both directions of US 60 at milepost 111 near Wickenburg on Monday, prompting evacuation warnings for residents along the Hassayampa River corridor, KTAR reported. The closure was announced by the Arizona Department of Transportation around noon. FOX 10 Phoenix and AZFamily independently confirmed the shutdown.
The Arizona Department of Forestry and Fire Management took command of the fire around 1:20 p.m. The agency said the fire is burning along both sides of the Hassayampa River bottom and the highway, consuming salt cedar, cottonwood, grasses, and brush. By 2 p.m., the fire was estimated at 15 acres, with four aircraft deployed alongside a Type 2 hand crew on the ground.
The Maricopa County Department of Emergency Management issued a SET evacuation alert for the area near US 93 and Zabel Mine Road, along with areas east and west of US 60. SET is the second stage of the Ready, Set, Go! evacuation system, meaning residents should be prepared to leave immediately if conditions worsen.
No estimated reopening time for US 60 had been provided as of the report. Drivers should monitor ADOT for updates.
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- ktar.com retrieved 11/05/2026 21:36
- Fox 10 Phoenix retrieved 11/05/2026 21:36
- AZ Family (3TV/CBS5) retrieved 11/05/2026 21:36
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