Hazen Fire Consumes 1,191 Acres, 100% Contained
Buckeye, AZ, Buckeye, Maricopa County
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Summary
- A large brush fire in Buckeye, Arizona has scorched nearly 1,191 acres. with 100% containment as of Friday, May 15th.
- The blaze initially prompted evacuations of a nearby RV park as multiple agencies responded when it broke out last week.
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The Hazen Fire near Buckeye is officially 100% contained at 1,191 acres, according to the AZ Department of Forestry and Fire Management.
WatchDuty confirms the fire has not spread further and is now 87% contained.
According to an update from to the Arizona Department of Forestry and Fire Management, the Hazen fire spread slightly to 1,191 acres and is now 78% contained.
Responders have reported significant progress, with almost a third of the blaze contained overnight.
The fire has moderately expanded to 1,137 acres.
Fire activity is more pronounced Tuesday as flames consumes vegetation within the interior, but officials say the behavior is expected and does not pose a threat to containment lines.
As of Tuesday afternoon, the fire has been mapped at 1049 acres. This increase in acres includes the burned area from Monday’s firing operations, officials said.
A Temporary Flight Restriction (TFR) remains in effect for the fire area.
APS crews flew in the fire area this morning to assess potential damage. They will also check utility infrastructure from the ground and develop a plan for restoration work in the coming days.
Officials say that the fire is now 10% contained.
The wildfire has only grown a few additional acres after a cloudy day has helped cool temperatures.
The wildfire has almost doubled in size to 980 acres.
Aerial drops are working on spot fires adjacent to the main wildfire.
Police have asked residents to avoid using AZ-85 and Hazen Road while firefighting operations are ongoing, though portions of the roads remain open to traffic.
An update from responders indicates the wildfire has burned around 558 acres.
Officials have also clarified that “contained” has a "very specific meaning tied to confidence in the fireline holding under both current and expected conditions," despite the amount of smoke or fire that may be visible to passersby.
No injuries or structural damage have been reported thus far.
As temperatures rise throughout the day, fire activity is expected to increase, the AZ Department of Forestry and Fire Management said.
Officials say that this brush fire, now dubbed the "Hazen Fire," remained active overnight, burning in heavy fuels within the river bottom and progressing west. The fire has scorched 299 acres and is 0% contained and is estimated at 299 acres. Actual acreage may be higher.
Flames and smoke are approaching the highway. People are asked to avoid the area.
Local media sources report that the fire has burned 270 acres while several fire companies are working to contain the blaze.
According to Arizona State Land air support the blaze has grown to 160 acres.
Highway 85 has been shut down due to the fire's westward movement. Avoid the area.
Police are blocking the roadway from both directions. Seek an alternate route.
Multiple agencies are on the scene battling the huge fire that reportedly started as a brush fire. Evacuations are in order for a nearby RV park as the fire is not under control.
Citizen user video shows heavy black smoke billowing up from an unknown fire source. Emergency responders are on the scene.
Firefighters are responding to a report of a fire condition.
Incident reported at W Hazen Rd & S Rooks Rd .
The Hazen Fire near Buckeye is officially 100% contained at 1,191 acres, according to the AZ Department of Forestry and Fire Management.
WatchDuty confirms the fire has not spread further and is now 87% contained.
According to an update from to the Arizona Department of Forestry and Fire Management, the Hazen fire spread slightly to 1,191 acres and is now 78% contained.
Responders have reported significant progress, with almost a third of the blaze contained overnight.
The fire has moderately expanded to 1,137 acres.
Fire activity is more pronounced Tuesday as flames consumes vegetation within the interior, but officials say the behavior is expected and does not pose a threat to containment lines.
As of Tuesday afternoon, the fire has been mapped at 1049 acres. This increase in acres includes the burned area from Monday’s firing operations, officials said.
A Temporary Flight Restriction (TFR) remains in effect for the fire area.
APS crews flew in the fire area this morning to assess potential damage. They will also check utility infrastructure from the ground and develop a plan for restoration work in the coming days.
Officials say that the fire is now 10% contained.
The wildfire has only grown a few additional acres after a cloudy day has helped cool temperatures.
The wildfire has almost doubled in size to 980 acres.
Aerial drops are working on spot fires adjacent to the main wildfire.
Police have asked residents to avoid using AZ-85 and Hazen Road while firefighting operations are ongoing, though portions of the roads remain open to traffic.
An update from responders indicates the wildfire has burned around 558 acres.
Officials have also clarified that “contained” has a "very specific meaning tied to confidence in the fireline holding under both current and expected conditions," despite the amount of smoke or fire that may be visible to passersby.
No injuries or structural damage have been reported thus far.
As temperatures rise throughout the day, fire activity is expected to increase, the AZ Department of Forestry and Fire Management said.
Officials say that this brush fire, now dubbed the "Hazen Fire," remained active overnight, burning in heavy fuels within the river bottom and progressing west. The fire has scorched 299 acres and is 0% contained and is estimated at 299 acres. Actual acreage may be higher.
Flames and smoke are approaching the highway. People are asked to avoid the area.
Local media sources report that the fire has burned 270 acres while several fire companies are working to contain the blaze.
According to Arizona State Land air support the blaze has grown to 160 acres.
Highway 85 has been shut down due to the fire's westward movement. Avoid the area.
Police are blocking the roadway from both directions. Seek an alternate route.
Multiple agencies are on the scene battling the huge fire that reportedly started as a brush fire. Evacuations are in order for a nearby RV park as the fire is not under control.
Citizen user video shows heavy black smoke billowing up from an unknown fire source. Emergency responders are on the scene.
Firefighters are responding to a report of a fire condition.
Incident reported at W Hazen Rd & S Rooks Rd .
The Hazen Fire near Buckeye is officially 100% contained at 1,191 acres, according to the AZ Department of Forestry and Fire Management.
WatchDuty confirms the fire has not spread further and is now 87% contained.
According to an update from to the Arizona Department of Forestry and Fire Management, the Hazen fire spread slightly to 1,191 acres and is now 78% contained.
Responders have reported significant progress, with almost a third of the blaze contained overnight.
The fire has moderately expanded to 1,137 acres.
Fire activity is more pronounced Tuesday as flames consumes vegetation within the interior, but officials say the behavior is expected and does not pose a threat to containment lines.
As of Tuesday afternoon, the fire has been mapped at 1049 acres. This increase in acres includes the burned area from Monday’s firing operations, officials said.
A Temporary Flight Restriction (TFR) remains in effect for the fire area.
APS crews flew in the fire area this morning to assess potential damage. They will also check utility infrastructure from the ground and develop a plan for restoration work in the coming days.
Officials say that the fire is now 10% contained.
The wildfire has only grown a few additional acres after a cloudy day has helped cool temperatures.
The wildfire has almost doubled in size to 980 acres.
Aerial drops are working on spot fires adjacent to the main wildfire.
Police have asked residents to avoid using AZ-85 and Hazen Road while firefighting operations are ongoing, though portions of the roads remain open to traffic.
An update from responders indicates the wildfire has burned around 558 acres.
Officials have also clarified that “contained” has a "very specific meaning tied to confidence in the fireline holding under both current and expected conditions," despite the amount of smoke or fire that may be visible to passersby.
No injuries or structural damage have been reported thus far.
As temperatures rise throughout the day, fire activity is expected to increase, the AZ Department of Forestry and Fire Management said.
Officials say that this brush fire, now dubbed the "Hazen Fire," remained active overnight, burning in heavy fuels within the river bottom and progressing west. The fire has scorched 299 acres and is 0% contained and is estimated at 299 acres. Actual acreage may be higher.
Flames and smoke are approaching the highway. People are asked to avoid the area.
Local media sources report that the fire has burned 270 acres while several fire companies are working to contain the blaze.
According to Arizona State Land air support the blaze has grown to 160 acres.
Highway 85 has been shut down due to the fire's westward movement. Avoid the area.
Police are blocking the roadway from both directions. Seek an alternate route.
Multiple agencies are on the scene battling the huge fire that reportedly started as a brush fire. Evacuations are in order for a nearby RV park as the fire is not under control.
Citizen user video shows heavy black smoke billowing up from an unknown fire source. Emergency responders are on the scene.
Firefighters are responding to a report of a fire condition.
Incident reported at W Hazen Rd & S Rooks Rd .
The Hazen Fire near Buckeye is officially 100% contained at 1,191 acres, according to the AZ Department of Forestry and Fire Management.
WatchDuty confirms the fire has not spread further and is now 87% contained.
According to an update from to the Arizona Department of Forestry and Fire Management, the Hazen fire spread slightly to 1,191 acres and is now 78% contained.
Responders have reported significant progress, with almost a third of the blaze contained overnight.
The fire has moderately expanded to 1,137 acres.
Fire activity is more pronounced Tuesday as flames consumes vegetation within the interior, but officials say the behavior is expected and does not pose a threat to containment lines.
As of Tuesday afternoon, the fire has been mapped at 1049 acres. This increase in acres includes the burned area from Monday’s firing operations, officials said.
A Temporary Flight Restriction (TFR) remains in effect for the fire area.
APS crews flew in the fire area this morning to assess potential damage. They will also check utility infrastructure from the ground and develop a plan for restoration work in the coming days.
Officials say that the fire is now 10% contained.
The wildfire has only grown a few additional acres after a cloudy day has helped cool temperatures.
The wildfire has almost doubled in size to 980 acres.
Aerial drops are working on spot fires adjacent to the main wildfire.
Police have asked residents to avoid using AZ-85 and Hazen Road while firefighting operations are ongoing, though portions of the roads remain open to traffic.
An update from responders indicates the wildfire has burned around 558 acres.
Officials have also clarified that “contained” has a "very specific meaning tied to confidence in the fireline holding under both current and expected conditions," despite the amount of smoke or fire that may be visible to passersby.
No injuries or structural damage have been reported thus far.
As temperatures rise throughout the day, fire activity is expected to increase, the AZ Department of Forestry and Fire Management said.
Officials say that this brush fire, now dubbed the "Hazen Fire," remained active overnight, burning in heavy fuels within the river bottom and progressing west. The fire has scorched 299 acres and is 0% contained and is estimated at 299 acres. Actual acreage may be higher.
Flames and smoke are approaching the highway. People are asked to avoid the area.
Local media sources report that the fire has burned 270 acres while several fire companies are working to contain the blaze.
According to Arizona State Land air support the blaze has grown to 160 acres.
Highway 85 has been shut down due to the fire's westward movement. Avoid the area.
Police are blocking the roadway from both directions. Seek an alternate route.
Multiple agencies are on the scene battling the huge fire that reportedly started as a brush fire. Evacuations are in order for a nearby RV park as the fire is not under control.
Citizen user video shows heavy black smoke billowing up from an unknown fire source. Emergency responders are on the scene.
Firefighters are responding to a report of a fire condition.
Incident reported at W Hazen Rd & S Rooks Rd .
The Hazen Fire near Buckeye is officially 100% contained at 1,191 acres, according to the AZ Department of Forestry and Fire Management.
WatchDuty confirms the fire has not spread further and is now 87% contained.
According to an update from to the Arizona Department of Forestry and Fire Management, the Hazen fire spread slightly to 1,191 acres and is now 78% contained.
Responders have reported significant progress, with almost a third of the blaze contained overnight.
The fire has moderately expanded to 1,137 acres.
Fire activity is more pronounced Tuesday as flames consumes vegetation within the interior, but officials say the behavior is expected and does not pose a threat to containment lines.
As of Tuesday afternoon, the fire has been mapped at 1049 acres. This increase in acres includes the burned area from Monday’s firing operations, officials said.
A Temporary Flight Restriction (TFR) remains in effect for the fire area.
APS crews flew in the fire area this morning to assess potential damage. They will also check utility infrastructure from the ground and develop a plan for restoration work in the coming days.
Officials say that the fire is now 10% contained.
The wildfire has only grown a few additional acres after a cloudy day has helped cool temperatures.
The wildfire has almost doubled in size to 980 acres.
Aerial drops are working on spot fires adjacent to the main wildfire.
Police have asked residents to avoid using AZ-85 and Hazen Road while firefighting operations are ongoing, though portions of the roads remain open to traffic.
An update from responders indicates the wildfire has burned around 558 acres.
Officials have also clarified that “contained” has a "very specific meaning tied to confidence in the fireline holding under both current and expected conditions," despite the amount of smoke or fire that may be visible to passersby.
No injuries or structural damage have been reported thus far.
As temperatures rise throughout the day, fire activity is expected to increase, the AZ Department of Forestry and Fire Management said.
Officials say that this brush fire, now dubbed the "Hazen Fire," remained active overnight, burning in heavy fuels within the river bottom and progressing west. The fire has scorched 299 acres and is 0% contained and is estimated at 299 acres. Actual acreage may be higher.
Flames and smoke are approaching the highway. People are asked to avoid the area.
Local media sources report that the fire has burned 270 acres while several fire companies are working to contain the blaze.
According to Arizona State Land air support the blaze has grown to 160 acres.
Highway 85 has been shut down due to the fire's westward movement. Avoid the area.
Police are blocking the roadway from both directions. Seek an alternate route.
Multiple agencies are on the scene battling the huge fire that reportedly started as a brush fire. Evacuations are in order for a nearby RV park as the fire is not under control.
Citizen user video shows heavy black smoke billowing up from an unknown fire source. Emergency responders are on the scene.
Firefighters are responding to a report of a fire condition.
Incident reported at W Hazen Rd & S Rooks Rd .
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Acres 299 Containment 0% Active • Updated 2 minutes ago Created by Watch Duty • May 2, 2026 at 3:36 PM Sekhar Padmanabhan • Staff Reporter 2 minutes ago • May 3 at 7:51 AM The fire remained active overnight, burning in heavy fuels within the river bottom and progressing west. The fire remains 0% contained and is estimated at 299 acres, though actual acreage may be higher. Updated mapping is expected later today. The Hazen Fire is under the command of a DFFM Type 3 Incident Management Team. Follow DFFM for the most up-to-date information. We will post updates as they become available and are verified for accuracy. Fire activity increased on the east side after the fire slopped over containment lines. A dozer worked through the night along the east perimeter from north to south to construct and reinforce line and assist in boxing in the fire. Crews also conducted burnout operations from the south/southw
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Probably paid by a real estate developer so they can purchase land there in a few months
@phoenixUser199 In the river bottom? Unlikely🙄
please god save the latinas 🙏
The big booty ones
I hope the fire department saves the big booty latinas
Acres 299 Containment 0% Active • Updated 2 minutes ago Created by Watch Duty • May 2, 2026 at 3:36 PM Sekhar Padmanabhan • Staff Reporter 2 minutes ago • May 3 at 7:51 AM The fire remained active overnight, burning in heavy fuels within the river bottom and progressing west. The fire remains 0% contained and is estimated at 299 acres, though actual acreage may be higher. Updated mapping is expected later today. The Hazen Fire is under the command of a DFFM Type 3 Incident Management Team. Follow DFFM for the most up-to-date information. We will post updates as they become available and are verified for accuracy. Fire activity increased on the east side after the fire slopped over containment lines. A dozer worked through the night along the east perimeter from north to south to construct and reinforce line and assist in boxing in the fire. Crews also conducted burnout operations from the south/southw
Thanks!
Probably paid by a real estate developer so they can purchase land there in a few months
@phoenixUser199 In the river bottom? Unlikely🙄
please god save the latinas 🙏
The big booty ones
I hope the fire department saves the big booty latinas
Acres 299 Containment 0% Active • Updated 2 minutes ago Created by Watch Duty • May 2, 2026 at 3:36 PM Sekhar Padmanabhan • Staff Reporter 2 minutes ago • May 3 at 7:51 AM The fire remained active overnight, burning in heavy fuels within the river bottom and progressing west. The fire remains 0% contained and is estimated at 299 acres, though actual acreage may be higher. Updated mapping is expected later today. The Hazen Fire is under the command of a DFFM Type 3 Incident Management Team. Follow DFFM for the most up-to-date information. We will post updates as they become available and are verified for accuracy. Fire activity increased on the east side after the fire slopped over containment lines. A dozer worked through the night along the east perimeter from north to south to construct and reinforce line and assist in boxing in the fire. Crews also conducted burnout operations from the south/southw
Thanks!
Probably paid by a real estate developer so they can purchase land there in a few months
@phoenixUser199 In the river bottom? Unlikely🙄
please god save the latinas 🙏
The big booty ones
I hope the fire department saves the big booty latinas
Acres 299 Containment 0% Active • Updated 2 minutes ago Created by Watch Duty • May 2, 2026 at 3:36 PM Sekhar Padmanabhan • Staff Reporter 2 minutes ago • May 3 at 7:51 AM The fire remained active overnight, burning in heavy fuels within the river bottom and progressing west. The fire remains 0% contained and is estimated at 299 acres, though actual acreage may be higher. Updated mapping is expected later today. The Hazen Fire is under the command of a DFFM Type 3 Incident Management Team. Follow DFFM for the most up-to-date information. We will post updates as they become available and are verified for accuracy. Fire activity increased on the east side after the fire slopped over containment lines. A dozer worked through the night along the east perimeter from north to south to construct and reinforce line and assist in boxing in the fire. Crews also conducted burnout operations from the south/southw
Thanks!
Probably paid by a real estate developer so they can purchase land there in a few months
@phoenixUser199 In the river bottom? Unlikely🙄
please god save the latinas 🙏
The big booty ones
I hope the fire department saves the big booty latinas
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Acres 299 Containment 0% Active • Updated 2 minutes ago Created by Watch Duty • May 2, 2026 at 3:36 PM Sekhar Padmanabhan • Staff Reporter 2 minutes ago • May 3 at 7:51 AM The fire remained active overnight, burning in heavy fuels within the river bottom and progressing west. The fire remains 0% contained and is estimated at 299 acres, though actual acreage may be higher. Updated mapping is expected later today. The Hazen Fire is under the command of a DFFM Type 3 Incident Management Team. Follow DFFM for the most up-to-date information. We will post updates as they become available and are verified for accuracy. Fire activity increased on the east side after the fire slopped over containment lines. A dozer worked through the night along the east perimeter from north to south to construct and reinforce line and assist in boxing in the fire. Crews also conducted burnout operations from the south/southw
Thanks!
Probably paid by a real estate developer so they can purchase land there in a few months
@phoenixUser199 In the river bottom? Unlikely🙄
please god save the latinas 🙏
The big booty ones
I hope the fire department saves the big booty latinas