Part of Interstate 17 closed north of Phoenix after collision ignites brush fire

PHOENIX – A portion of Interstate 17 north of the Phoenix area is closed after a collision sparked a brush fire on Tuesday, authorities said.

Northbound I-17 was closed at milepost 272 north of Cordes Lakes after a truck carrying hay crashed and ignited before 11 a.m., according to the Arizona Department of Transportation.

Officials did not give an estimated reopening time…

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