Arizona wildfires 2023: What to know about the fires burning in the state
Peak wildfire season has begun in Arizona as several fires have popped up across the state.
Peak wildfire season has begun in Arizona as several fires have popped up across the state.
Windstone Fire: 1 structure destroyed in Wittmann
The Windstone Fire broke out on the night of Sept. 6 near 315th Avenue and Montgomery Road. Rural Metro Fire says the fire is 65% contained after burning 152 acres. About 100 firefighters initially responded to the scene, and at least one structure was destroyed.
The Windstone Fire broke out on the night of Sept. 6 near 315th Avenue and Montgomery Road. Rural Metro Fire says the fire is 65% contained after burning 152 acres. About 100 firefighters initially responded to the scene, and at least one structure was destroyed.
Air pollution from wildfires linked to dementia cases, study says
Particulate pollution comes from several sources, not just wildfires, but the study identified particulates from wildfires and agriculture as the sources linked to dementia cases.
Particulate pollution comes from several sources, not just wildfires, but the study identified particulates from wildfires and agriculture as the sources linked to dementia cases.
Lawyers allege cable TV, phone companies are also responsible in Maui wildfires
Lawyers claim cables were attached in a way that put too much tension on utility poles, causing them to lean and break when flames burned down much of Lahaina.
Lawyers claim cables were attached in a way that put too much tension on utility poles, causing them to lean and break when flames burned down much of Lahaina.
Flagstaff flood prevention | Drone Zone
It has been a relatively calm monsoon season so far, and that is good news for parts of Flagstaff that were impacted by the Pipeline Fire in 2022. In this week's edition of Drone Zone, FOX 10 Drone Pilots Brian Kae and Joe Tillman show us how Coconino County, along with local residents, worked together to reduce the impact of burn scar flooding on their homes.
It has been a relatively calm monsoon season so far, and that is good news for parts of Flagstaff that were impacted by the Pipeline Fire in 2022. In this week's edition of Drone Zone, FOX 10 Drone Pilots Brian Kae and Joe Tillman show us how Coconino County, along with local residents, worked together to reduce the impact of burn scar flooding on their homes.
Arizonans continue with Maui relief efforts
Help is still pouring into Maui after one of the deadliest wildfires in American history. Help from Arizona includes backpacks full of supplies from generous residents. FOX 10's Irene Snyder has more.
Help is still pouring into Maui after one of the deadliest wildfires in American history. Help from Arizona includes backpacks full of supplies from generous residents. FOX 10's Irene Snyder has more.
Maui fire missing list falls slightly to 385, still hundreds higher than expected
At least 115 people died in the blaze that swept through Lahaina, the deadliest wildfire in the U.S. in more than a century.
At least 115 people died in the blaze that swept through Lahaina, the deadliest wildfire in the U.S. in more than a century.
Oprah Winfrey, Dwayne Johnson launch fund with $10 million for displaced Maui residents
The People’s Fund of Maui will give $1,200 a month to adults who are not able to return to their primary residences because of the recent wildfires.
The People’s Fund of Maui will give $1,200 a month to adults who are not able to return to their primary residences because of the recent wildfires.
Forecasters warn gusty winds, low humidity increase risk of fires spreading rapidly in Hawaii
The National Weather Service issued a warning for parts of the Hawaiian Islands, saying that low humidity and wind gusts could prompt a chance of fires.
The National Weather Service issued a warning for parts of the Hawaiian Islands, saying that low humidity and wind gusts could prompt a chance of fires.
Unclear how many in Lahaina died as Hawaii authorities near end of search for victims
Authorities reported that the death count stands at 115, but an unknown number of people are still missing.
Authorities reported that the death count stands at 115, but an unknown number of people are still missing.
Maui wildfires: Uber, Spam, Airbnb to support displaced locals
Death toll in Maui has surpassed 100
Death toll in Maui has surpassed 100
Bare electrical wire, leaning poles investigated as possible cause of deadly Maui fires
Hawaiian Electric is facing a spate of new lawsuits that seek to hold it responsible for the deadliest U.S. wildfire in more than a century. The number of confirmed dead stands at 115, and the county expects that to rise.
Hawaiian Electric is facing a spate of new lawsuits that seek to hold it responsible for the deadliest U.S. wildfire in more than a century. The number of confirmed dead stands at 115, and the county expects that to rise.
After Maui officials named 388 unaccounted for after fires, many call to report they are safe
Within a day of Maui County releasing 388 names of people unaccounted for following the deadliest U.S. wildfire in more than a century, more than 100 of them or their relatives have come forward to say they’re safe.
Within a day of Maui County releasing 388 names of people unaccounted for following the deadliest U.S. wildfire in more than a century, more than 100 of them or their relatives have come forward to say they’re safe.
Louisiana officials ask people to stop battling massive wildfire with personal hoses
The 12,000-acre wildfire prompted officials to issue mandatory evacuations for parts of Louisiana.
The 12,000-acre wildfire prompted officials to issue mandatory evacuations for parts of Louisiana.
Maui County sues power company, claiming utility didn't shut off electricity during deadly wildfires
The lawsuit says the utility company didn't turn off the power given the conditions in the area and that they didn't properly maintain and repair utility poles and other equipment.
The lawsuit says the utility company didn't turn off the power given the conditions in the area and that they didn't properly maintain and repair utility poles and other equipment.
Heavy rain helps douse wildfires in Canada's British Columbia
Officials in southern British Columbia said 174 properties were partially or totally damaged by the fires that raged for days threatening towns in the Kelowna area, a summer destination about 90 miles north of the U.S. border.
Officials in southern British Columbia said 174 properties were partially or totally damaged by the fires that raged for days threatening towns in the Kelowna area, a summer destination about 90 miles north of the U.S. border.
Timelapse: Kelowna area Canadian wildfires
Officials in southern British Columbia said 174 properties were partially or totally damaged by the fires that raged for days in the Okanagan Valley threatening towns in the Kelowna area, a summer destination about 90 miles north of the U.S. border. (Timelapse is from Aug. 18)
Officials in southern British Columbia said 174 properties were partially or totally damaged by the fires that raged for days in the Okanagan Valley threatening towns in the Kelowna area, a summer destination about 90 miles north of the U.S. border. (Timelapse is from Aug. 18)
Maui wildfires renew tensions around water rights in battle over sacred streams
The devastating wildfires that killed at least 115 people occurred below West Maui Land Company’s developments and the Hawaiian communities that rely on the water.
The devastating wildfires that killed at least 115 people occurred below West Maui Land Company’s developments and the Hawaiian communities that rely on the water.
Hawaii officials urging families of people missing after deadly wildfires to give DNA samples
Authorities in Hawaii are pleading with relatives of those missing after the deadliest U.S. wildfire in more than a century to come forward and give DNA samples.
Authorities in Hawaii are pleading with relatives of those missing after the deadliest U.S. wildfire in more than a century to come forward and give DNA samples.
Rare fire whirl spotted amid devastating Canadian wildfire in British Columbia
During a destructive wildfire in Canada, a seldom-seen fire whirl was observed, and footage of this extraordinary event was made public.
During a destructive wildfire in Canada, a seldom-seen fire whirl was observed, and footage of this extraordinary event was made public.