Western wildfires continue on path of destruction
Current wildfires have burned more than two million acres nationwide, and more trouble could be coming. California and parts of Oregon are preparing for very dry air and strong winds. Near the Nevada-California state line, wildfires are threatening hundreds of homes. In Oregon, more acres have burned in 2024 than any year since reliable record keeping began.
Current wildfires have burned more than two million acres nationwide, and more trouble could be coming. California and parts of Oregon are preparing for very dry air and strong winds. Near the Nevada-California state line, wildfires are threatening hundreds of homes. In Oregon, more acres have burned in 2024 than any year since reliable record keeping began.
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.
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.
Element Fire in Mohave County grows over 5,600 acres
Residents are back to ready status for the Element Fire in Mohave County after crews made progress stopping flames from Vock Canyon.
Residents are back to ready status for the Element Fire in Mohave County after crews made progress stopping flames from Vock Canyon.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Lightning strikes to blame some AZ wildfires
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. FOX 10's Kenzie Beach has the story.
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. FOX 10's Kenzie Beach has the story.
Latest on Arizona's wildfires | Aug. 4
We're keeping track of several wildfires burning across Arizona. The Skeleton Fire doubled in size overnight to more than 3,000 acres. Another fire in the in the Buckeye Hills area is 100% contained Sunday evening. The Robbins Fire has been mapped at 71 acres. Meanwhile, the Sand Stone Fire has not grown in the last couple of days, but crews say there is still work to do.
We're keeping track of several wildfires burning across Arizona. The Skeleton Fire doubled in size overnight to more than 3,000 acres. Another fire in the in the Buckeye Hills area is 100% contained Sunday evening. The Robbins Fire has been mapped at 71 acres. Meanwhile, the Sand Stone Fire has not grown in the last couple of days, but crews say there is still work to do.
Sand Stone Fire: Firefighters gain some control on the blaze
Firefighters are getting some control on the Sand Stone Fire burning in the Tonto National Forest. The fire is burning just 14 miles northeast of Fountain Hills and its closed the southbound lanes of SR 87.
Firefighters are getting some control on the Sand Stone Fire burning in the Tonto National Forest. The fire is burning just 14 miles northeast of Fountain Hills and its closed the southbound lanes of SR 87.
Crews work to protect Sunflower from wildfire l FOX 10 Talks
Ron Hoon and Syleste Rodriguez discuss the local and national headlines, including the latest on an Arizona wildfire that has scorched over 23,000 acres.
Ron Hoon and Syleste Rodriguez discuss the local and national headlines, including the latest on an Arizona wildfire that has scorched over 23,000 acres.
Puppies rescued from California's Park Fire by rescuer who ran nearly 2 miles
Trevor Skaggs had to be flown into the area before he ran over a mile and a half to find and locate the mother and her puppies. After giving them water and bits of his protein bar, he managed to get them to follow him another mile and a half back to the helicopter.
Trevor Skaggs had to be flown into the area before he ran over a mile and a half to find and locate the mother and her puppies. After giving them water and bits of his protein bar, he managed to get them to follow him another mile and a half back to the helicopter.
Sand Stone Fire: Latest as fire grows to 23,000 acres
FOX 10's Kenzie Beach has the latest on the Sand Stone Fire as the blaze grows to more than 23,000 acres in the Tonto National Forest.
FOX 10's Kenzie Beach has the latest on the Sand Stone Fire as the blaze grows to more than 23,000 acres in the Tonto National Forest.
Man killed at construction site; Sand Stone Fire continues to burn | Nightly Roundup
From a deadly incident at a Paradise Valley construction site to new video showing the moments Phoenix Police arrived at the scene of a murder involving children, here's a look at some of the top stories.
From a deadly incident at a Paradise Valley construction site to new video showing the moments Phoenix Police arrived at the scene of a murder involving children, here's a look at some of the top stories.
Sand Stone Fire: Sunflower residents on SET status
The Sunflower area is in SET status, meaning be ready to evacuate, due to the Sand Stone Fire burning nearby in the Tonto National Forest. The Maricopa County Sheriff's Office says now is the time to gather essential items if you need to leave in a hurry.
The Sunflower area is in SET status, meaning be ready to evacuate, due to the Sand Stone Fire burning nearby in the Tonto National Forest. The Maricopa County Sheriff's Office says now is the time to gather essential items if you need to leave in a hurry.
California's Park Fire scorches more than 300,000 acres
A wildfire burning in California is exploding in size as it tears through communities in the northern part of the state. The Park Fire started last Wednesday when authorities say a man set a car on fire and pushed it into a ditch. The more than 360,000-acre fire has burned several dozen homes and buildings. FOX's Rowena Shaddox has more.
A wildfire burning in California is exploding in size as it tears through communities in the northern part of the state. The Park Fire started last Wednesday when authorities say a man set a car on fire and pushed it into a ditch. The more than 360,000-acre fire has burned several dozen homes and buildings. FOX's Rowena Shaddox has more.
Study: Wildfire smoke may be worse for your brain than other air pollution
Research shows wildfire smoke significantly raises dementia risk, with a 21% increase per 1 microgram of PM2.5, compared to other air pollution.
Research shows wildfire smoke significantly raises dementia risk, with a 21% increase per 1 microgram of PM2.5, compared to other air pollution.
Sand Stone Fire closes SB SR 87
Southbound lanes of SR 87 near Payson are closed as the Sand Stone Fire grew to 15,000 acres on Sunday, July 28. The fire first sparked in the Tonto National Forest on July 25. There is no containment.
Southbound lanes of SR 87 near Payson are closed as the Sand Stone Fire grew to 15,000 acres on Sunday, July 28. The fire first sparked in the Tonto National Forest on July 25. There is no containment.
Sandstone Fire burns in Tonto National Forest
The Sandstone Fire has burned more than 3,200 acres since Thursday and is at 0% containment.
The Sandstone Fire has burned more than 3,200 acres since Thursday and is at 0% containment.
Romero and Circle Fires nearly contained south of Kearny in Pinal County
The Romero Fire and Circle Fire are both burning about 15 miles south of the town of Kearny in Pinal County.
The Romero Fire and Circle Fire are both burning about 15 miles south of the town of Kearny in Pinal County.