HAZEN FIRE

West Valley brush fire 10% contained, covers 1,138 acres

An aerial view of the Hazen Fire in the West Valley.

(Arizona Department of Forestry and Fire Management)

Smoke was visible most of the day on May 5 as the Hazen Fire southeast of Buckeye has now covered 1,138 acres, firefighters said.

Officials also reported Tuesday that the fire is 10% contained.

A helicopter dropped approximately 20,000 gallons of water on Tuesday at the east end of the fire.

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