Evacuations have been ordered as crews battle a brush fire that is burning north of Scottsdale.
The Boulder View Fire sparked at around 3 p.m. on June 27 near the Boulder Heights community. The fire rapidly grew to an estimated 500 acres, nearly one hour after it had reportedly started.
By Friday morning, more than 2,500 acres were burned. The fire is 0% contained.
Officials believe the fire was human caused but said it is still under investigation.
According to the Arizona Department of Forestry and Land Management, multiple aircraft were ordered to help contain the blaze along with 180 firefighters.
Five structures were evacuated because of the fire and 50 others were threatened in the area.
