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NOTHING, AZ (AZFamily) — A brushfire burning south of Wikieup near U.S. 93 Friday could slow drivers headed from the Valley toward Kingman and Las Vegas.
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Firefighters said just before 5:30 p.m. that forward progress was stopped on the Wheel Fire at 4.6 acres in southeastern Mohave County just west of the Yavapai County border, according to the Arizona Bureau of Land Management.
Crews are working to contain the flames.
The Arizona Department of Transportation says the fire has closed the northbound lanes of U.S. 93.
#WheelFire Update: Fire’s forward progress has been stopped at 4.6 ac. Firefighters continue their work to contain. Traffic remains restricted in that area of Hwy 93 N bound. Follow @ArizonaDOT for updates on road status. #AZFire https://t.co/3k2BqRF2QJ
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— Bureau of Land Management Arizona Fire Management (@BLMAZFire) June 12, 2026
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