Residents, tourists react to increasing wildfires in Arizona
Residents and tourists in Arizona are reacting to the fast-growing wildfires that have prompted the closures of several national forests in the state.
Residents and tourists in Arizona are reacting to the fast-growing wildfires that have prompted the closures of several national forests in the state.
Better Place Forests offers a natural alternative to cemeteries in Flagstaff
Better Place Forests in Flagstaff, Arizona has an alternative and affordable option to the cost of funerals where ashes can be placed beneath a private tree where your loved ones can visit. FOX 10 photojournalist Brian Kae has more.
Better Place Forests in Flagstaff, Arizona has an alternative and affordable option to the cost of funerals where ashes can be placed beneath a private tree where your loved ones can visit. FOX 10 photojournalist Brian Kae has more.
Ohio woman dies backpacking Grand Canyon; possibly heat-related
A backpacker has died on the Tonto Trail at Grand Canyon National Park, park officials say. The death could be heat-related.
A backpacker has died on the Tonto Trail at Grand Canyon National Park, park officials say. The death could be heat-related.
NWS: Excessive Heat Warning issued for 14 Arizona counties
Phoenix saw a record-breaking high of 118°F on Thursday.
Phoenix saw a record-breaking high of 118°F on Thursday.
Colorado man dies during boating trip at Grand Canyon
Sixty-three-year-old James Crocker of Lakewood, Colorado was on a multi-day private boating trip when he was pulled from the water by other members of his group.
Sixty-three-year-old James Crocker of Lakewood, Colorado was on a multi-day private boating trip when he was pulled from the water by other members of his group.
Monsoon 2021: Precipitation outlook a tossup for much of Arizona
The 2020 monsoon set records for being dry and warm, with most of the state receiving near or less than 30% of the average seasonal rainfall.
The 2020 monsoon set records for being dry and warm, with most of the state receiving near or less than 30% of the average seasonal rainfall.
Trying to escape the Arizona heat? Sedona visitors might be out of luck
June in Sedona was expected to reach the upper 80s, maybe the mid-90s. On June 14, the high was 106 degrees, and Tuesday is expected to reach a high of 108 degrees.
June in Sedona was expected to reach the upper 80s, maybe the mid-90s. On June 14, the high was 106 degrees, and Tuesday is expected to reach a high of 108 degrees.
Slate Fire burning near Flagstaff now 17% contained
The Slate Fire burning northwest of Flagstaff grew again overnight, but it is now 17% contained. Windy conditions contributed to the growth of the fire, which has now burned more than 6,000 acres. Highway 180 remains closed between mileposts 235 and 248 because of the fire.
The Slate Fire burning northwest of Flagstaff grew again overnight, but it is now 17% contained. Windy conditions contributed to the growth of the fire, which has now burned more than 6,000 acres. Highway 180 remains closed between mileposts 235 and 248 because of the fire.
Slate Fire burning near Flagstaff grows to 5,000 acres
The Slate Fire which is burning northwest of Flagstaff has grown to 5,000 acres with zero containment. The fire sparked on Monday and crews are currently battling flames on the west side of Highway 180 in the Kaibab National Forest.
The Slate Fire which is burning northwest of Flagstaff has grown to 5,000 acres with zero containment. The fire sparked on Monday and crews are currently battling flames on the west side of Highway 180 in the Kaibab National Forest.
Flagstaff elementary school vandalized with graffiti, smashed windows
Sechrist Elementary School in Flagstaff is bouncing back after their classrooms were vandalized this past weekend.
Sechrist Elementary School in Flagstaff is bouncing back after their classrooms were vandalized this past weekend.
Tow truck driver arrested following Flagstaff crash that killed 1 woman, injured 4 others
Flagstaff police say a tow truck had ran a red light on Butler Avenue and Beaver Street, crashing into a group of bicyclists.
Flagstaff police say a tow truck had ran a red light on Butler Avenue and Beaver Street, crashing into a group of bicyclists.
2 Arizonans honored with John F. Kennedy Library Foundation's Profile in Courage Award
ICU nurse Lauren Leander and academic advisor Darrell Marks were among the seven people honored with the Profile in Courage Award by the John F. Kennedy Library Foundation.
ICU nurse Lauren Leander and academic advisor Darrell Marks were among the seven people honored with the Profile in Courage Award by the John F. Kennedy Library Foundation.
Coconino County, Flagstaff dropping COVID-19 mask mandates
Flagstaff, the most populous city in Coconino County in northern Arizona, and the county itself are dropping masking mandates they implemented last June to reduce the spread of the coronavirus.
Flagstaff, the most populous city in Coconino County in northern Arizona, and the county itself are dropping masking mandates they implemented last June to reduce the spread of the coronavirus.
Total lunar eclipse views from Arizona
Did you catch the eclipse on May 26? One person who definitely had his eyes on the sky is Kevin Schindler with the Lowell Observatory in Flagstaff.
Did you catch the eclipse on May 26? One person who definitely had his eyes on the sky is Kevin Schindler with the Lowell Observatory in Flagstaff.
Grim western fire season starts much drier than record 2020
The soil in the West is record dry for this time of year. In much of the region, plants that fuel fires are also the driest scientists have seen. The vegetation is primed to ignite, especially in the Southwest where dead juniper trees are full of flammable needles.
The soil in the West is record dry for this time of year. In much of the region, plants that fuel fires are also the driest scientists have seen. The vegetation is primed to ignite, especially in the Southwest where dead juniper trees are full of flammable needles.
NAU students determined to return Arizona forest to its former glory, one tree at a time
Salt River Project and Northern Arizona University are teaming up to make some big changes to the forests in our state to keep the water flowing to your faucet.
Salt River Project and Northern Arizona University are teaming up to make some big changes to the forests in our state to keep the water flowing to your faucet.
Arizona sites now offering Pfizer vaccine to children ages 12 to 15
Following the CDC's recommendation, parents are now able to bring children ages 12 to 15 to state-run sites in Phoenix, Tucson, and Flagstaff.
Following the CDC's recommendation, parents are now able to bring children ages 12 to 15 to state-run sites in Phoenix, Tucson, and Flagstaff.
More forests in Arizona impose fire, smoking restrictions
The Coconino, Kaibab and Tonto national forests issued coordinated statements announcing that those forests were joining the Apache-Sitgreaves and Prescott forests in imposing restrictions, with the latest ones taking effect Friday.
The Coconino, Kaibab and Tonto national forests issued coordinated statements announcing that those forests were joining the Apache-Sitgreaves and Prescott forests in imposing restrictions, with the latest ones taking effect Friday.
Man accused of planning 153-person Grand Canyon hike
Joseph Don Mount spent months planning the Grand Canyon hike despite park officials repeatedly telling him it violated their COVID-19 restrictions.
Joseph Don Mount spent months planning the Grand Canyon hike despite park officials repeatedly telling him it violated their COVID-19 restrictions.
Chance to shoot bison at Grand Canyon draws 45k applicants
The National Park Service opened a rare opportunity for skilled shooters to kill bison at the Grand Canyon’s North Rim, and more than 45,000 people have applied.
The National Park Service opened a rare opportunity for skilled shooters to kill bison at the Grand Canyon’s North Rim, and more than 45,000 people have applied.