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Man accused of starting Kirkland Fire with his truck

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Deputies say the Yavapai County wildfire began when the man drove three miles on a wheel without a tire northwest of Wickenburg.

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  • A man is accused of starting the Kirkland wildfire by driving on bare metal tires.
  • Deputies found the pickup truck crashed after traveling three miles on rims, causing sparks. 9s
  • The man faces charges of DUI and reckless burning. 19s
  • The Kirkland fire has burned around 700 acres and several communities are on alert. 57s
  • Arizona is experiencing record-breaking heat, complicating wildfire containment efforts. 1m 40s
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