Hazen Fire: Containment for fast-moving blaze near Buckeye jumps to 45%
It's been four days since a fast-moving brush fire sparked in Buckeye, fueled by heavy river bottom vegetation and creosote trees. The Hazen Fire has burned over 1,000 acres is 45% contained.
It's been four days since a fast-moving brush fire sparked in Buckeye, fueled by heavy river bottom vegetation and creosote trees. The Hazen Fire has burned over 1,000 acres is 45% contained.
Arizona weather forecast: Warming trend begins on Wednesday in Phoenix
A warming trend begins Wednesday as sunnier skies return to the Valley with a high of about 85°F.
A warming trend begins Wednesday as sunnier skies return to the Valley with a high of about 85°F.
Morning Weather Forecast - 5/6/26
Wednesday will be a nice day in the Valley with highs in the mid-80s.
Wednesday will be a nice day in the Valley with highs in the mid-80s.
Evening Weather Forecast - 5/5/26
Tuesday was cooler and windier, ahead of a quick warm-up across the state. FOX 10's Erica Horvatin has the latest on when we can expect triple-digit temps to return to the Valley.
Tuesday was cooler and windier, ahead of a quick warm-up across the state. FOX 10's Erica Horvatin has the latest on when we can expect triple-digit temps to return to the Valley.
Hazen Fire: Crews still working to contain fast-moving blaze in the Buckeye area
Over 100 personnel from agencies across the state, including local fire departments and federal partners, are on scene battling the fire.
Over 100 personnel from agencies across the state, including local fire departments and federal partners, are on scene battling the fire.
Hazen Fire burning near Buckeye now 10% contained
Crews are making progress on the Hazen Fire, which has burned nearly 1,000 acres in the Gila River bottom, south of State Route 85 and MC-85. The fire is 10% contained as of May 5, officials said.
Crews are making progress on the Hazen Fire, which has burned nearly 1,000 acres in the Gila River bottom, south of State Route 85 and MC-85. The fire is 10% contained as of May 5, officials said.
Arizona weather forecast: Picture-perfect conditions in Phoenix area
The forecast high this afternoon reached just 80 degrees in Phoenix, before a warming trend begins.
The forecast high this afternoon reached just 80 degrees in Phoenix, before a warming trend begins.
Wildlife impact of Hazen Fire
As crews work to extinguish the Hazen Fire near Buckeye, the toll on wildlife could be significant. Laura Hackett, a wildlife biologist with Liberty Wildlife, explains.
As crews work to extinguish the Hazen Fire near Buckeye, the toll on wildlife could be significant. Laura Hackett, a wildlife biologist with Liberty Wildlife, explains.
Morning Weather Forecast - 5/5/26
Happy Cinco de Mayo! Today will be a very nice and cool day in the Valley, with highs in the upper-70s.
Happy Cinco de Mayo! Today will be a very nice and cool day in the Valley, with highs in the upper-70s.
Hazen Fire continues to burn in the West Valley
The Hazen Fire, which has been burning in the Buckeye area since Saturday, remains at 0% containment. Meanwhile, the flames span nearly 1,000 acres. FOX 10's Nicole Krasean has more.
The Hazen Fire, which has been burning in the Buckeye area since Saturday, remains at 0% containment. Meanwhile, the flames span nearly 1,000 acres. FOX 10's Nicole Krasean has more.
Arizona weather forecast: Significant cool down hitting the Phoenix area ahead of triple-digit heat
The high reached 79 in Phoenix on Monday. Enjoy the cooler weather while it lasts, however, as we are expecting triple-digit heat later this week.
The high reached 79 in Phoenix on Monday. Enjoy the cooler weather while it lasts, however, as we are expecting triple-digit heat later this week.
Evening Weather Forecast - 5/4/26
We're expecting things to heat up in the Valley later this week.
We're expecting things to heat up in the Valley later this week.
Hazen Fire: Containment still at 0%
Crews are still battling the Hazen Fire, which started in the Buckeye area wildfire that started over the weekend. FOX 10's Megan Spector has the latest.
Crews are still battling the Hazen Fire, which started in the Buckeye area wildfire that started over the weekend. FOX 10's Megan Spector has the latest.
Hazen Fire: 980 acres burned, 0% contained
Smoke remains over the West Valley sky amid the Hazen Fire, which continues to burn near Buckeye. The fast-moving brush fire has charred nearly 1,000 acres. FOX 10's Megan Spector has the latest.
Smoke remains over the West Valley sky amid the Hazen Fire, which continues to burn near Buckeye. The fast-moving brush fire has charred nearly 1,000 acres. FOX 10's Megan Spector has the latest.
Hazen Fire latest: Nearly 1,000 acres burned near Buckeye
The Hazen Fire has burned 980 acres near Buckeye. The fire remains 0% contained. FOX 10's Irene Snyder has the latest.
The Hazen Fire has burned 980 acres near Buckeye. The fire remains 0% contained. FOX 10's Irene Snyder has the latest.
Morning Weather Forecast - 5/4/26
Happy Monday! Significantly cooler temps will be sticking around in the Valley for a couple of days.
Happy Monday! Significantly cooler temps will be sticking around in the Valley for a couple of days.
Hazen Fire continues to grow with no containment
Crews are still battling the Hazen Fire, which broke out in a riverbed in the Buckeye area on May 2. As of the night of May 3, the fire burned 980 acres, with no containment. FOX 10's Jacob Luthi has more.
Crews are still battling the Hazen Fire, which broke out in a riverbed in the Buckeye area on May 2. As of the night of May 3, the fire burned 980 acres, with no containment. FOX 10's Jacob Luthi has more.
Arizona weather forecast: Valley should see triple-digit heat soon
We're expecting a breezy day for the Valley. Meanwhile, it could be a hot one next weekend.
We're expecting a breezy day for the Valley. Meanwhile, it could be a hot one next weekend.
Evening Weather Forecast - 5/3/26
We're expecting cooler temperatures early next week. We're also expecting some big changes to our weather next week.
We're expecting cooler temperatures early next week. We're also expecting some big changes to our weather next week.
Hazen Fire remains 0% contained
Fire crews are still working to contain the Hazen Fire, which began burning on May 2. Crews say heat and wind continue to make firefighting efforts challenging. FOX 10's Jacob Luthi has more.
Fire crews are still working to contain the Hazen Fire, which began burning on May 2. Crews say heat and wind continue to make firefighting efforts challenging. FOX 10's Jacob Luthi has more.