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The Miller Fire, first reported on Saturday, May 20 but unconfirmed until Monday, May 22 due to weather conditions, is being managed by the Northern Arizona Type 3 Incident Management Team, which gained control of the blaze at 8 p.m. Sedona-area Miller Fire 31% contained, Secret Mountain Loop Trails closedĪ lightning-caused fire located in the Secret Mountain Wilderness of the Coconino National Forest's Red Rock Ranger District is currently 31% contained at 30 acres, with officials saying the fire is experiencing 'minimal activity.' Traffic conditions can be checked at to stay up to date.

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Traffic, in large part due to Memorial Day weekend return travel, was backed up nearly eight miles on the I-17 southbound between Kachina Village and Munds Park with another lengthy five mile delay on SR 87 at Shea Boulevard.ĪDOT officials told the Arizona Republic, 'it will likely be that way for a while,' which it was, taking almost four hours for the Department to declare the delays cleared.Īdditionally, ADOT advised motorists to plan for additional travel time and to be prepared by making sure they have a full tank of gas, a fully charged cell phone as well as extra snacks, water and necessary medications. Heavy delays clear up on I-17 southbound prior to Munds Park, SR 87 at Shea BoulevardĪ pair of mile long delays on I-17 southbound between Kachina Village and Munds Park as well as SR 87 at Shea Boulevard have cleared, according to the Arizona Department of Transportation. If you plan on being outdoors, authorities are reminding residents to practice water safety and take precautions when exposed to extreme heat.įollow us for updates throughout the holiday weekend. View Gallery: Memorial Day 2023 flags for veterans: Heartfelt tribute in PhoenixĪrizonans were gearing up to hit the road this weekend in light of the three-day weekend for Memorial Day.Įxpected to be the third-busiest holiday weekend since 2000 in terms of travel, remember to check road conditions and to plan ahead for major traffic and hiccups at the airport.įor those choosing to spend some time locally, expect high temperatures in the Valley just under 100 degrees throughout the weekend.

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