Wildfire burning near Tusayan, but no structures threatened

TUSAYAN, Ariz. (AP) - Crews are battling a wildfire southwest of Grand Canyon Airport near the town of Tusayan.

The fire has burned about 150 acres by Wednesday evening.

Kaibab National Forest officials say no structures are threatened by the fire and its cause is under investigation.

Firefighters are using aerial and ground firefighting resources including air tankers, a helicopter and three fire engines on the fire.

The wildfire is burning in pinyon-juniper woodlands and creating smoke that’s visible from Grand Canyon National Park and Highway 64.