 Good afternoon, I'm Nick Pearsall and this is an update from the news 1490. Prescott news time is 3.30. I-17 southbound is closed at milepost 253 near Black Canyon City due to a brush fire. The fire broke out earlier today and firefighters are working to contain it. There is currently no estimated time for the highway to reopen. The closure is causing significant traffic delays and motorists are advised to avoid the area and use alternate routes. Dry conditions and high winds are complicating firefighter efforts.