PHOENIX (AP) – A crew battling a nearly 14,000-acre wildfire in communities north of Phoenix had a close call when they were almost trapped by flames that changed directions.
Forest officials say a crew from Kernville, Calif., was working north of the community of Crown King when the wind shifted Sunday and the fire started to flank the firefighters.
The crew was able to move to a safe location and no one was hurt. However, officials say the incident is being reviewed.
Four homes have been destroyed since the fire began a week ago.
It’s now 15 percent contained.
In eastern Arizona, the Sunflower Fire south of Payson has burned more than 16,000 acres.
The fire was started on May 12 and is 33 percent contained.
Officials say one firefighter had to treated for multiple bee stings.
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