UPDATE 1:35 p.m.
Northwest Fire shared via social media that the fire is under control and crews will remain at the location in the Rillito to manage hot spots.
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Northwest Fire crews are battling a brush fire near Shannon and River Roads.
Crews are on scene of a brush fire in the area of River and Shannon. Please avoid the area. @PimaSheriff pic.twitter.com/qPEBYxGTPj
— Northwest Fire (@NorthwestFire) June 12, 2024
The department says the fire is about 20-30 acres in the Rillito River.
They say no structures are threatened but they are asking people to avoid the area.