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Arizona

Ptah

(33,057 posts) Tue Jun 22, 2021, 06:05 PM Jun 2021

Walnut Fire closes I-10 near Willcox

WILLCOX, Ariz. (KVOA) - Interstate 10 is closed in both directions near Willcox due to the Walnut Fire, the Arizona Department of Transportation said Tuesday afternoon.

Westbound lanes are closed at milepost 331 at US 191 and traffic is being diverted onto US 191.

Eastbound lanes are closed at milepost 321 near East Dragoon Road.

The Texas Canyon Rest Area near milepost 321 is also closed.

https://kvoa.com/news/top-stories/2021/06/22/walnut-fire-closes-i-10-near-willcox/

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Walnut Fire closes I-10 near Willcox (Original Post) Ptah Jun 2021 OP

I just saw this on tv, and came here to check. You have more details than they did... liberalla Jun 2021 #1

it has been quite a day Kali Jun 2021 #2

panader0 is wondering how you are doing: Ptah Jun 2021 #3

thanks! Kali Jun 2021 #4

liberalla

(9,277 posts)

1. I just saw this on tv, and came here to check. You have more details than they did...

Reply to Ptah (Original post)

Tue Jun 22, 2021, 08:34 PM

Jun 2021

Dang. People on notice to evacuate. Just heard the Red Cross has set up an evacuation and cooling center at Benson HS.

I wonder how long I-10 will be closed.