A wildfire broke out Sunday afternoon east of Heber-Overgaard near the city of Aripine. The fire -- which is being called the Phoenix Fire -- is currently estimated at 100 acres and is said to have been human-caused.
Crews from local agencies as well as the National Forest Service are working the fire.
Fire crews are facing harsh weather conditions as winds gust in the 35 to 45 mph range. Winds should begin to weaken during the overnight hours helping fire crews get a handle on this fire.
Smoke was also observed on satellite Sunday evening, stretching from the fire to north of Holbrook.