Ironwood Fire causes Interstate 17 closure after crash causes ammunition to explode [Video]

CORDES LAKES, Ariz. – Interstate 17 northbound was closed for a vehicle fire that set off rounds of ammunition near Cordes Lakes, about 35 miles north of the Loop 303.

Officials are calling the ensuing brush fire the Ironwood Fire.

The fire produced an ensuing brush fire. Clouds of smoke and heavily reduced visibility in the area.

Residents in the area were placed in SET status due to the fire.

The crash happened near milepost 261.

Southbound lanes were originally closed for safety but have since been reopened.

There is no expected time for reopening.

Map of where the crash took place: