PHOENIX — A fire near 35th Avenue and McDowell Road in west Phoenix has caused road closures in the area.

The Phoenix Fire Department said crews were dispatched to the area for reports of a strip mall fire on Sunday evening.

Crews were met with heavy smoke and fire coming from the strip mall.

No injuries were reported, but the roadway will be closed while firefighting continues.

McDowell Road will be closed from 35th Avenue to 31st Avenue, the fire department said.

There is no estimated time of reopening.

Fire officials will investigate a cause after putting out the flames and any leftover hot spots.

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