Fire Erupts in Phoenix Tuesday Morning

A fire started just before 12:30 this morning, in an empty field near Barnum Drive in Phoenix. The fire burned about three acres. Firefighters say access to the fire was the hardest part in fighting it. The Oregon Department of Forestry's dozer was brought in to help crews reach some of the flames.

There were things working in favor of the firefighters. Crews say if this fire happened during the day, especially with our recent record breaking hot temperatures, it could have been a whole lot worse.

Witnesses say this morning's fire brought back memories of a fire that happen last summer in this exact location. There are several houses in the area and firefighters say their number one goal while fighting this fire was keeping those homes safe.

Spotters were placed around the flames to make sure embers didn't make their way to roofs or lawns. Luckily, the wind did not shift once toward the direction of the homes.

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