Adams Fire now 62% contained despite heat wave
Crews have been able to increase containment on the Adams Fire burning in the Tonto National Forest. Officials say the fire is 62% contained.
Crews have been able to increase containment on the Adams Fire burning in the Tonto National Forest. Officials say the fire is 62% contained.
Scottsdale Fire crews leaving notices of wildfire hazards for some residents
Summer also brings a risk of wildfires to Arizona, and this year, fire crews fear it might be a bad summer. With that said, fire crews are also working to mitigate the fire risks, and help save homes before a wildfire happens.
Summer also brings a risk of wildfires to Arizona, and this year, fire crews fear it might be a bad summer. With that said, fire crews are also working to mitigate the fire risks, and help save homes before a wildfire happens.
AZ Fire crews leaving notices of wildfire hazards
Summer also brings a risk of wildfires to Arizona, and this year, fire crews fear it might be a bad summer. FOX 10's Steve Nielsen has more on what Scottsdale Fire crews are doing in an effort to help mitigate the risks.
Summer also brings a risk of wildfires to Arizona, and this year, fire crews fear it might be a bad summer. FOX 10's Steve Nielsen has more on what Scottsdale Fire crews are doing in an effort to help mitigate the risks.
Spring Fire burning near Sunflower
The Spring Fire started on Saturday, June 1, and has grown to an estimated 4,097 acres. The fire is 50% contained.
The Spring Fire started on Saturday, June 1, and has grown to an estimated 4,097 acres. The fire is 50% contained.
3 wildfires still burning in Tonto National Forest
Several wildfires are still burning northeast of the Valley in the Tonto National Forest, and the fires, namely the Catahoula Fire, the Adams Fire, and the Spring Fire, are burning with little to no containment at this time.
Several wildfires are still burning northeast of the Valley in the Tonto National Forest, and the fires, namely the Catahoula Fire, the Adams Fire, and the Spring Fire, are burning with little to no containment at this time.
Catahoula Fire burning near Four Peaks Road
The Catahoula Fire is burning one mile north of Four Peaks Road.
The Catahoula Fire is burning one mile north of Four Peaks Road.
Adams Fire grows to more than 5,000 acres
FOX 10's Steve Nielsen has the latest on the Adams Fire which sparked near Fountain Hills and has some residents on alert to leave their homes if fire danger increases.
FOX 10's Steve Nielsen has the latest on the Adams Fire which sparked near Fountain Hills and has some residents on alert to leave their homes if fire danger increases.
Adams Fire burns 3,500 acres near Fountain Hills
A community near Fountain Hills has been told to be ready to evacuate due to a wildfire burning in the area.
A community near Fountain Hills has been told to be ready to evacuate due to a wildfire burning in the area.
Brush fire sparks in Peoria
Crews are battling a brush fire near 75th and Grand Avenues.
Crews are battling a brush fire near 75th and Grand Avenues.
Interstate 17 reopened for Table Fire burning near Table Mesa Road
As of Sunday night, the final update on the Table Fire was that it burned 676 acres and is 85% contained. If there's a significant change in the fire, there will be another update.
As of Sunday night, the final update on the Table Fire was that it burned 676 acres and is 85% contained. If there's a significant change in the fire, there will be another update.
Simmons Fire: Evacuations lifted near Kearny
Evacuations have been lifted in Pinal County for the Simmons Fire, which has burned over 350 acres near Kearny, Arizona.
Evacuations have been lifted in Pinal County for the Simmons Fire, which has burned over 350 acres near Kearny, Arizona.
Corral Fire grows to 14,000 acres east of Livermore
The wind-driven Corral Fire hopscotched across I-580 in several spots overnight, keeping the firefighters busy holding the flames back from nearby neighborhoods south of Tracy. The fire had burned more than 14,000 acres as of Sunday evening.
The wind-driven Corral Fire hopscotched across I-580 in several spots overnight, keeping the firefighters busy holding the flames back from nearby neighborhoods south of Tracy. The fire had burned more than 14,000 acres as of Sunday evening.
Crews extinguish brush fire in Phoenix
Firefighters have extinguished a brush fire that was burning near 43rd Avenue and Broadway Road. No structures were burned in the fire. FOX 10's Irene Snyder reports.
Firefighters have extinguished a brush fire that was burning near 43rd Avenue and Broadway Road. No structures were burned in the fire. FOX 10's Irene Snyder reports.
How invasive plants impact wildfires
We might know the reason behind the recent increase in wildfires. Invasive plants may be to blame, a study from the Southwest Fire Science Consortium says.
We might know the reason behind the recent increase in wildfires. Invasive plants may be to blame, a study from the Southwest Fire Science Consortium says.
Table Fire leaves Interstate 17 restricted to 1 lane
A brush fire near the Interstate 17 and Table Mesa Road has grown to 150 acres. Firefighters are working to extinguish the blaze and ask drivers to pass slowly through the area.
A brush fire near the Interstate 17 and Table Mesa Road has grown to 150 acres. Firefighters are working to extinguish the blaze and ask drivers to pass slowly through the area.
Spring Fire grows to an estimated 3,000 acres
The Spring Fire burning near State Route 87 east of Scottsdale has grown to nearly 3,000 acres.
The Spring Fire burning near State Route 87 east of Scottsdale has grown to nearly 3,000 acres.
Brush fire causes delays on Interstate 10 in Avondale
A brush fire near Interstate 10 emitted smoke in the west Valley, causing delays during the Friday rush hour commute.
A brush fire near Interstate 10 emitted smoke in the west Valley, causing delays during the Friday rush hour commute.
Avondale brush fire erupts for 3rd weekend in a row
A brush fire near Interstate 10 and Dysart Road caused some traffic jams in the west Valley. It was the third weekend in a row a fire started in the same spot in the Agua Fria riverbed.
A brush fire near Interstate 10 and Dysart Road caused some traffic jams in the west Valley. It was the third weekend in a row a fire started in the same spot in the Agua Fria riverbed.
Bear Fire burning in Cochise County is contained
The Bear Fire burning in Cochise County charred 131 acres and fire officials say it's contained as of May 29.
The Bear Fire burning in Cochise County charred 131 acres and fire officials say it's contained as of May 29.
'Beautiful choreography of chaos': How the DC 10 air tanker works with wildfire crews on the ground
When firefighters on the ground need some extra support, they call in air tankers. There are four DC 10 tankers in the world, and one of them is right here in the Valley.
When firefighters on the ground need some extra support, they call in air tankers. There are four DC 10 tankers in the world, and one of them is right here in the Valley.