Fire in McDowell Mountain Regional Park burns 90 acres. Forward progress stopped. [Video]

SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. — Fire crews are responding to a fire burning in the northwest end of McDowell Mountain Regional Park, according to the Arizona Department of Forestry and Fire Management. 

As of 5:20 p.m. Wednesday, the fire had burned 90 acres and was 20% contained, according to ADFFM. Forward progress on the fire has been stopped.

According to Maricopa County officials, the park is closed as crews fight the fire.

There is currently no threat to the nearby communities, according to ADFFM. 

McDowell Mountain Regional Park is closed while crews respond to the fire. 

Wildfire Go-Kit: 

Residents in wildfire-prone areas are urged to have an emergency supplies kit to bring with them of they are evacuated from their homes, especially as Arizona residents are beginning to see early widespread fire activity throughout the state. 

An emergency supply kit should be …