Updated 11:11 a.m.: The roadway has been reopened. Fire crews are still on the scene dousing a smoldering container.

A train fire Friday night closed a section of Maricopa-Casa Grande Highway, according to Maricopa police.

At about 8 p.m., Maricopa police and Maricopa Fire and Medical responded to a report of a fire on a train heading toward Casa Grande, according to city spokesperson Monica Williams.

“The fire was contained to one car with two containers on it,” Williams said. “No injuries and the cause remains under investigation.”

Maricopa-Casa Grande Highway, between White and Parker and Murphy roads, has been closed as crews clear debris from the Pacific Union Railroad Tracks.

Maricopa police said the closure is expected to last for several hours.

Coming from the East or headed East, drivers should take Farrell Road to White and Parker, then use Honeycutt Road to Murphy Road to reconnect with Maricopa-Casa Grande Highway. Drivers on White and Parker Road looking to go west will be redirected onto Farrell Road.
View photos of response Saturday morning:
This is a breaking story and InMaricopa will provide updates as more information becomes available.
Brian Petersheim Jr., Reporter
Brian Petersheim Jr., Reporter
Brian became part of the InMaricopa team in October 2020, starting as a multimedia intern with a focus on various multimedia tasks. His responsibilities included file organization and capturing photos of events and incidents. After graduating from Maricopa High School in the class of 2021, his internship seamlessly transitioned into a full-fledged job. Initially serving as a dedicated photographer, Brian's role evolved in October 2021 when he took on a new beat as a writer. He is currently pursuing his studies at the Walter Cronkite School of Journalism and Mass Communication. Brian's primary focus lies in covering public safety-related stories. In his free time, Brian finds joy in spending quality time with his family and embarking on adventures to explore the landscapes around him.
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