Mescal Fire burning near Globe now 88% contained
A wildfire burning southeast of Globe has scorched 72,250 acres. It is 88% contained as of June 14.
A wildfire burning southeast of Globe has scorched 72,250 acres. It is 88% contained as of June 14.
Gov. Ducey visits area where crews are battling Telegraph, Mescal Fires
Ducey planned to take an aerial tour of the two fires, be briefed by fire officials and visit a Red Cross shelter for evacuees before holding a press conference, his office said.
Ducey planned to take an aerial tour of the two fires, be briefed by fire officials and visit a Red Cross shelter for evacuees before holding a press conference, his office said.
Gov. Ducey issues emergency declarations in response to Telegraph, Mescal Fires
"The Declarations of Emergency will help make sure responders have the necessary resources for response and recovery – protecting people, pets & property," Ducey said in a tweet on June 9.
"The Declarations of Emergency will help make sure responders have the necessary resources for response and recovery – protecting people, pets & property," Ducey said in a tweet on June 9.
San Carlos Apache Tribe nearly halts spread of coronavirus
About one-third of the population on the southeastern Arizona reservation had been infected over the past year. Now, the average number of positive COVID-19 cases is down to less than 1% a week.
About one-third of the population on the southeastern Arizona reservation had been infected over the past year. Now, the average number of positive COVID-19 cases is down to less than 1% a week.
Arizona imposes new fire restrictions in multiple counties
The Arizona Department of Forestry and Fire Management announced it will implement additional restrictions across the central and northern portions of the state starting May 14.
The Arizona Department of Forestry and Fire Management announced it will implement additional restrictions across the central and northern portions of the state starting May 14.
Crews battling Copper Canyon Fire in Gila County; US 60 reopens
A portion of the US 60 near Globe that had been closed for several days due to a wildfire burning in Gila County has finally reopened.
A portion of the US 60 near Globe that had been closed for several days due to a wildfire burning in Gila County has finally reopened.
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.
Gila County looks to begin Pfizer vaccines for those 12 and up pending FDA approval
Upon a pending FDA approval of the Pfizer vaccine for those 12 years and older, Gila County officials are hoping to head into schools to get children vaccinated.
Upon a pending FDA approval of the Pfizer vaccine for those 12 years and older, Gila County officials are hoping to head into schools to get children vaccinated.
Rural Arizona counties hoping for more Johnson and Johnson COVID-19 vaccine doses
Now that a pause on the one-shot COVID-19 vaccine has been lifted, some Arizona counties are waiting for the vaccine to return, so that they can vaccinate more people against a disease that has disrupted the world for over a year.
Now that a pause on the one-shot COVID-19 vaccine has been lifted, some Arizona counties are waiting for the vaccine to return, so that they can vaccinate more people against a disease that has disrupted the world for over a year.
Fire art extravaganza in Gila County benefits wildfire prevention
Art aFlame is a show bringing fire and art to Strawberry, Arizona on May 1 to benefit wildfire prevention along the Rim Country. FOX 10's Desiree Fluellen reports.
Art aFlame is a show bringing fire and art to Strawberry, Arizona on May 1 to benefit wildfire prevention along the Rim Country. FOX 10's Desiree Fluellen reports.
Three dead, including mother and son, in 4-vehicle crash on State Route 87
Three people, including a San Tan Valley mother and son, were killed in a crash on State Route 87 on April 16. The man said to have caused the crash is identified as James David Duncan.
Three people, including a San Tan Valley mother and son, were killed in a crash on State Route 87 on April 16. The man said to have caused the crash is identified as James David Duncan.
Concerns in Gila County over inadequate number of emergency shelters for wildfire evacuees
Officials with Gila County asking the private sector to help out with emergency shelters, in case a new wildfire burns within the area.
Officials with Gila County asking the private sector to help out with emergency shelters, in case a new wildfire burns within the area.
Human-caused Punkin Fire near Tonto Basin burns nearly 400 acres, now 60% contained
The Arizona Department of Forestry and Fire Management said the fire was caused by an "escaped pile burn on private land." Officials have corrected the name of the fire.
The Arizona Department of Forestry and Fire Management said the fire was caused by an "escaped pile burn on private land." Officials have corrected the name of the fire.
Suspect in Tucson stabbing death of woman arrested in Globe
Tucson police said 34-year-old Bruce Fairbanks Spring was taken into custody on the afternoon of March 8 and will be extradited to Pima County.
Tucson police said 34-year-old Bruce Fairbanks Spring was taken into custody on the afternoon of March 8 and will be extradited to Pima County.
Need a COVID-19 vaccine? If you're a resident and over 18, you can get one in Gila County
As many Arizona counties are still vaccinating the very old or some essential workers, Gila County to the east of Phoenix is already vaccinating the general population.
As many Arizona counties are still vaccinating the very old or some essential workers, Gila County to the east of Phoenix is already vaccinating the general population.
Globe Police: Man sentenced to 3 life sentences for role in deadly bar shooting
Sterling Hunt, who pleaded guilty to charges stemming from a deadly 2018 shooting at a Globe bar, has been handed three life sentences by a judge.
Sterling Hunt, who pleaded guilty to charges stemming from a deadly 2018 shooting at a Globe bar, has been handed three life sentences by a judge.
Nearly $4M in fentanyl discovered in Payson traffic stops; 3 Phoenix men arrested
Three Phoenix men were arrested after deputies allegedly found nearly $4 million in fentanyl pills during two separate traffic stops in Payson.
Three Phoenix men were arrested after deputies allegedly found nearly $4 million in fentanyl pills during two separate traffic stops in Payson.
Police search for suspect accused of stealing 14 guns from Payson store
Payson Police say a suspect broke into a local gun shop and stole 14 handguns.
Payson Police say a suspect broke into a local gun shop and stole 14 handguns.
Globe man sentenced for child molestation, sexual conduct with a minor
A Gila County man has been sentenced to 24 years in prison, followed by four consecutive life sentences for molesting a minor and committing sexual acts on her.
A Gila County man has been sentenced to 24 years in prison, followed by four consecutive life sentences for molesting a minor and committing sexual acts on her.
Another round of winter storms move into Arizona
It's been a week of wild weather here in Arizona and Mother Nature isn't done yet.
It's been a week of wild weather here in Arizona and Mother Nature isn't done yet.