Man accused of sparking the Refuge Fire in Yuma County
A Yuma man was arrested after the sheriff's office said he was responsible for starting the Refuge Fire.
A Yuma man was arrested after the sheriff's office said he was responsible for starting the Refuge Fire.
Tips to prevent starting wildfires in Arizona
Wildfire season in the Valley is starting to pick up steam. Kurt Walker, Battalion Chief for Peoria Fire and Medical, says that this season is comparable to two years ago when there was more precipitation in the colder months.
Wildfire season in the Valley is starting to pick up steam. Kurt Walker, Battalion Chief for Peoria Fire and Medical, says that this season is comparable to two years ago when there was more precipitation in the colder months.
As wildfires rage through Arizona, here's some tips to prevent starting them
Peoria Fire and Medical Battalion Chief Kurt Walker offered tips to limit risks of starting wildfires.
Peoria Fire and Medical Battalion Chief Kurt Walker offered tips to limit risks of starting wildfires.
Bartlett Lake businesses feel heat Wildcat Fire road closures ahead of Memorial Day
The Wildcat Fire grew only slightly overnight and crews have the fire 35% contained. However, business owners in Bartlett Lake are feeling the heat.
The Wildcat Fire grew only slightly overnight and crews have the fire 35% contained. However, business owners in Bartlett Lake are feeling the heat.
Wildcat Fire road closures impact local businesses
The Wildcat Fire has business owners near Bartlett Lake out of luck as boaters are unable to access roads that lead to the popular holiday destination spot ahead of Memorial Day weekend. FOX 10's Steve Nielsen has more.
The Wildcat Fire has business owners near Bartlett Lake out of luck as boaters are unable to access roads that lead to the popular holiday destination spot ahead of Memorial Day weekend. FOX 10's Steve Nielsen has more.
Tonto National Forest fire restrictions go into effect
Beginning May 23, new fire restrictions will go into effect in the Tonto National Forest. Campfires and stove fires will be banned, except in designated campgrounds and picnic area maintained by the Forest Service. Smoking is prohibited, except within an enclosed vehicle or building, or at a developed recreation site.
Beginning May 23, new fire restrictions will go into effect in the Tonto National Forest. Campfires and stove fires will be banned, except in designated campgrounds and picnic area maintained by the Forest Service. Smoking is prohibited, except within an enclosed vehicle or building, or at a developed recreation site.
Flying a drone near an Arizona wildfire could bring firefighting operations to a halt
As the wildfire season is revving up, crews have a warning. Don't fly drones near a fire. They say it really interferes with their response and could bring it to a halt.
As the wildfire season is revving up, crews have a warning. Don't fly drones near a fire. They say it really interferes with their response and could bring it to a halt.
Flying a drone near a wildfire could stop efforts
As the wildfire season is revving up, crews have a warning. Don't fly drones near a fire. They say it really interferes with their response and could bring it to a halt. FOX 10's Kenzie Beach has more.
As the wildfire season is revving up, crews have a warning. Don't fly drones near a fire. They say it really interferes with their response and could bring it to a halt. FOX 10's Kenzie Beach has more.
Wildcat Fire: Containment on the blaze grows
The Wildcat Fire burning in the Tonto National Forest has burned more than 14,000 acres just north of Scottsdale. As of May 21, it's about 23% contained. The fire has prompted road closures and heavy smoke in the area. Crews from out of state are being brought in to help fight the blaze. Fire officials say the biggest challenge continues to be strong wind gusts, and they worry the fire could become the largest ever in that area.
The Wildcat Fire burning in the Tonto National Forest has burned more than 14,000 acres just north of Scottsdale. As of May 21, it's about 23% contained. The fire has prompted road closures and heavy smoke in the area. Crews from out of state are being brought in to help fight the blaze. Fire officials say the biggest challenge continues to be strong wind gusts, and they worry the fire could become the largest ever in that area.
Father-son duo narrowly escapes Wildcat Fire on UTVs
The fast-moving Wildcat Fire nearly caught up a father-son duo enjoying a UTV expedition at a canyon near Bartlett Lake before they were able to find help. FOX 10's Kenzie Beach has more.
The fast-moving Wildcat Fire nearly caught up a father-son duo enjoying a UTV expedition at a canyon near Bartlett Lake before they were able to find help. FOX 10's Kenzie Beach has more.
Wildcat Fire burns for 3rd day with 0% containment
Fire crews work to contain Wildcat Fire burning northeast of the Valley.
Fire crews work to contain Wildcat Fire burning northeast of the Valley.
Richie Myers: Man found dead at Bartlett Lake near massive wildfire
Close to the Wildcat Fire on Sunday night, rescue crews found the body of a 46-year-old missing man who went by the name Richie Josef.
Close to the Wildcat Fire on Sunday night, rescue crews found the body of a 46-year-old missing man who went by the name Richie Josef.
Missing man found dead near Wildcat Fire
Richie Josef, whose real name is Richard Myers, was last seen walking near Bartlett Lake on Saturday afternoon. His body was pulled from the lake on Sunday, the Maricopa County Sheriff's Office said.
Richie Josef, whose real name is Richard Myers, was last seen walking near Bartlett Lake on Saturday afternoon. His body was pulled from the lake on Sunday, the Maricopa County Sheriff's Office said.
Wildcat Fire: Latest on the fast-growing blaze
FOX 10's Kenzie Beach talks with the U.S. Forest Service and an impacted resident about the fast-growing Wildcat Fire burning in the Tonto National Forest Sunday night.
FOX 10's Kenzie Beach talks with the U.S. Forest Service and an impacted resident about the fast-growing Wildcat Fire burning in the Tonto National Forest Sunday night.
Wildcat Fire grows to 12,100 acres
The Wildcat Fire burning near Bartlett Lake has grown to nearly 12,100 acres. FOX 10's Kenzie Beach has the latest on the fast-growing fire.
The Wildcat Fire burning near Bartlett Lake has grown to nearly 12,100 acres. FOX 10's Kenzie Beach has the latest on the fast-growing fire.
Wildcat Fire continues to grow near Bartlett Lake
Multiple resources were used to help contain the Wildcat Fire but it continues to grow due to high winds and vegetation in the area.
Multiple resources were used to help contain the Wildcat Fire but it continues to grow due to high winds and vegetation in the area.
Canadian wildfires pose recurring threat to DC, Maryland, Virginia air quality
Right now, wildfires are burning across Canada, and over the course of the summer, that could be problematic for the District, Maryland, and Virginia.
Right now, wildfires are burning across Canada, and over the course of the summer, that could be problematic for the District, Maryland, and Virginia.
Granite Mountain Hotshots memorial unveiled
The city of Prescott raised granite slabs at the historic courthouse square. The names of all 19 firefighters are engraved on the slabs. The 11th anniversary of their deaths is on June 20. All but one member of the 20-person team died in 2013 battling the Yarnell Hill Fire.
The city of Prescott raised granite slabs at the historic courthouse square. The names of all 19 firefighters are engraved on the slabs. The 11th anniversary of their deaths is on June 20. All but one member of the 20-person team died in 2013 battling the Yarnell Hill Fire.
Wildfires: PCSO sounds warning amid uptick
Officials with the Pinal County Sheriff's Office are sounding the alarm, due to an uptick in human-caused wildfires. Within the past month, there were at least 25 human-caused wildfires within Pinal County, which is almost as many wildfires the county had in all of 2023.
Officials with the Pinal County Sheriff's Office are sounding the alarm, due to an uptick in human-caused wildfires. Within the past month, there were at least 25 human-caused wildfires within Pinal County, which is almost as many wildfires the county had in all of 2023.
Lanes reopen after brush fire along SR 87 near Fountain Hills
The southbound lanes of State Route 87 were shut down at Shea Boulevard, the Arizona Department of Transportation said, for a brush fire.
The southbound lanes of State Route 87 were shut down at Shea Boulevard, the Arizona Department of Transportation said, for a brush fire.