Blaze burning in Superstition Mountains l FOX 10 Talks
Crews are battling a wildfire that sparked in the Superstition Mountains near Apache Junction. Ron Hoon and Syleste Rodriguez discuss this story, and other local and national headlines.
Strength of wildfire season sparked by increase in lightning-caused fires
Wildfires in Arizona have already burned 100,000 more acres than last year and there are still active wildfires in the state.
Colorado brush fire caused by electrocuted birds falling to the ground
More than 40 firefighters responded to the fire, which started when a group of birds were electrocuted by power equipment, caught fire and then fell to the ground.
Wildfire breaks out within McDowell Mountain Regional Park
Crews have stopped forward progress on a wildfire that is burning within McDowell Mountain Regional Park.
Colorado highway closed after rattlesnakes slow efforts to fight fire
Colorado officials say loose rocks and rattlesnakes are hindering firefighters’ efforts in Clear Creek Canyon after lightning ignited a wildfire.
Railroad maintenance sparked wildfire that destroyed homes near Wickenburg, officials say
Work on a railroad is blamed for sparking a wildfire near Wickenburg that destroyed several homes and forced evacuations, officials said.
Sand Stone Fire scorches over 27K acres in Tonto National Forest; SR 87 reopens
The southbound lanes of State Route 87 have reopened as crews have gained some containment of the Sand Stone Fire, which is burning in the Tonto National Forest.
Farm Fire burns in Kirkland area of Yavapai County
The Farm Fire burning in Yavapai County has residents near Kirkland on alert on Thursday, Aug. 8.
Smokey Bear turns 80: Here's how the fictional face of fire prevention was born
Smokey Bear, the fictional face of forest fire prevention, is celebrating 80 years. It's the longest running and most successful advertising campaign in American history.
Symbol of resilience: Lahaina's historic banyan tree thrives a year after deadly wildfire
In Maui's town of Lahaina, hope is emerging as the community recovers from last year's devastating wildfire. The 151-year-old banyan tree on Front Street, heavily scorched by the flames, is now showing signs of revival.
Lightning strikes to blame for several wildfires burning in Arizona
More than 800 lightning ground strikes have caused wildfires to spark across Arizona so far this year. Some of those fires are the Benchmark, Clair, Bartlett, and Wally fires.