Some evacuation orders lifted as Apple Fire in Cherry Valley grows to over 29,267 acres, 30% contained
Some evacuations remained in place Friday as the Apple Fire continued to rage in the mountains within the San Bernardino National Forest. Firefighters worked to increase containment of the blaze, which has blackened 29,267 acres, destroyed 12 structures and was 30% contained.
Arizona fire crews responding to brush fire burning near I-17 and Sunset Point
Arizona fire crews are fighting a rapidly spreading brush fire west of the I-17 and Bumble Bee Road, officials said on Aug. 7.
Road to Tucson’s Mount Lemmon to reopen after large wildfire
The Arizona Daily Star reports that Catalina Highway was expected to remain closed until Nov. 1 because of the lightning-caused Bighorn Fire that charred about 187 square miles before it was recently contained.
Arizona monsoon arrival means end of most fire restrictions
Restrictions will be lifted by July 31 on state lands in Apache, Coconino, Cochise, Graham, Greenlee, Navajo, Pima, Pinal and Santa Cruz counties.
Gasline Fire burns about 120 acres in Pinal County
Firefighters are getting a handle on the wildfire that the Arizona State Forestry Department says was caused by target shooting.
Runoff from wildfire could damage many Pima County homes
Close to 1,000 homes and businesses lying along a number of washes could be flooded during a 100-year storm.
Coronavirus challenging for crews fighting Arizona wildfires
Arizona firefighters have to eat 6 to 10 feet apart, crew members wave at each other instead of shaking hands and they attend virtual briefs on their smart phones or radios instead of massive and crowded in-person ones.
Wildfires rage in Arctic, sea ice melts amid Siberian heatwave
Officials said the Arctic is heating more than twice as fast as the global average.
Bighorn Fire in Pima County fully contained; burned nearly 120,000 acres
The Bighorn Fire was caused by lightning that struck the Coronado National Forest on June 5. The dry, hot weather and the steep, rocky topography were the main challenges in fighting the blaze near Tucson.
SR 79 closed due to fatal crash involving 3 vehicles near Florence
The Arizona Department of Transportation says State Route 79 is closed in both directions between US 60 and Arizona Farms Road, due to the crash.
Procession held for helicopter pilot killed while battling Polles Fire
A helicopter has crashed while battling the Polles Fire, killing the pilot, according to fire officials.
Brush fire on Thunderbird Mountain in Glendale now 85% contained
Glendale fire crews are working to put out a brush fire that sparked on Thunderbird Mountain on July 9.
The history-making moments that have happened so far in 2020 — and we’re only halfway through
It’s already been a year for the history books.
Several Phoenix parks and preserves to close early on July 4 due to fire risk
The risk of fire has resulted in the Parks and Recreation Department to restrict access to trailheads at several desert parks and preserves.
Officials closing Tonto National Forest on July 2; some lakes, roads still accessible
The Tonto National Forest will be closed starting July 2, however, some areas like lakes and certain forest roads will still be accessible.
Gov. Ducey orders flags lowered to half-staff in honor of Granite Mountain Hotshots
On June 30, 2013, 19 elite firefighters known as members of the Granite Mountain Hotshots were killed battling a wildfire northwest of Phoenix after a change in wind direction pushed the flames back toward their position.
Interstate 17 southbound reopened near Cordes Lakes after Cordes Fire closed it for hours
A brush fire near Cordes Junction has closed Interstate 17 southbound, according to the Arizona Department of Transportation.
Evacuations lifted for 190,200-acre 'Bush Fire' in Tonto National Forest; wildfire now 98% contained
The Bush Fire burning northeast of the Valley has increased in size and is burning nearly 200,000 acres of land. Those who were evacuated were allowed to go back home over the weekend.
Avondale Fire burns over 800 acres, evacuations lifted
The Avondale Fire started on June 26. It was previously reported to be 980 acres - and burning close to the Estrella Mountains, according to the Avondale Fire Department.
Painted Wagon Fire burns nearly 500 acres west of Wittmann; fully contained
Arizona Fire & Medical Authority says structures are being impacted and to avoid the area near 299th Ave. and W. Painted Wagon Trail.