What is a pyrocumulus cloud?
Flames from the Dragon Bravo Fire near the Grand Canyon are creating a massive cloud of smoke, known as a pyrocumulus cloud. FOX 10's Krystal Ortiz explains what this is on Weather Wisdom Wednesday.
Neighbors speak at Dragon Bravo Fire community meeting
On Aug. 5, fire crews and National Park Service officials held a public meeting on the fire, which continues to grow near the Grand Canyon. The lightning-caused fire has burned more than 130,000 acres and is only 13% contained.
Containment drops on Billy Fire burning in Gila County
The Bill Fire sparked on July 9 in the Tonto National Forest, 15 miles south of Young. Murphy Ranch residents have been ordered to evacuate. The fire has burned over 3,000 acres. Containment on the fire has dropped to 46%.
Dragon Bravo Fire timeline
The Dragon Bravo Fire has grown into the largest fire that is currently burning in the continental United States since it sparked on the Fourth of July. The lightning-sparked fire is the 8th largest wildfire in the history of Arizona.
Billy Fire: Murphy Ranch residents ordered to evacuate
A community northeast of the Valley has been ordered to evacuate their homes amid a lightning-caused wildfire that has burned thousands of acres.
Dragon Bravo Fire burns 1 month after it was sparked
The Dragon Bravo Fire was sparked by lightning on the Fourth of July. One month later, the fire has burned over 120,000 acres, making it the eighth largest wildfire in Arizona history. The fire has destroyed at least 70 structures, including the historic Grand Canyon Lodge on the North Rim.
Today's air quality among worst globally in Midwest, Northeast
Smoke from ongoing Canadian wildfires has led to some of the worst air quality in the world across parts of the U.S.
Crews continue to battle Arizona wildfires
We are keeping an eye on several wildfires that are burning in Arizona, including the Dragon Bravo Fire, which is now one of the 10 largest wildfires in the state's history.
Man accused of starting Kirkland Fire with his truck
Deputies say the Yavapai County wildfire began when the man drove three miles on a wheel without a tire northwest of Wickenburg.
Dragon Bravo Fire grows to 114,000+ acres
The wildfire continues to burn on the North Rim of the Grand Canyon and firefighters say that area is one of the most difficult places to fight a blaze.
Dragon Bravo Fire: Evacuation order remains in effect
The wildfire burning at the north rim of the Grand Canyon is closing in on 112,000 acres and 9% containment as a "GO" evacuation order remains in effect for the north rim area. FOX 10's Kenzie Beach reports.
Dragon Bravo Fire is now 10th largest wildfire in Arizona's history
The Drago Bravo Fire has burned over 111,000 acres near the Grand Canyon, making it the 10th largest wildfire in the history of Arizona.
Dragon Bravo Fire now considered a 'megafire'
The Dragon Bravo Fire has burned over 111,000 acres near the Grand Canyon and is only 9% contained. The wildfire is the 10th largest in Arizona's history and is currently the largest fire burning in the continental United States.
White Sage Fire: Evacuations lifted in northern Arizona
Crews are currently battling the lightning-caused fire, which has burned nearly 59,000 acres of land near Fredonia. The fire is 95% contained.
A look at how firefighters find heat relief
FOX 10's Kenzie Beach visited the Mesa Fire & Medical Department's training academy to learn more about what firefighting crews are up against, especially during the summer months.
Dragon Bravo Fire grows to over 100K acres
The Drago Bravo Fire has burned over 100,000 acres near the Grand Canyon, making it the 10th largest wildfire in the history of Arizona.
'Just say a prayer': Dragon Bravo Fire nears Kaibab Lodge
Crews were making progress on the Dragon Bravo Fire until the fire blew up due to hot and dry conditions. The fire's containment has been cut in half as it continues to grow, threatening more historic buildings.
Dragon Bravo Fire grows to 94K acres, containment shrinks
The Dragon Bravo Fire has grown to over 94,000 acres near the Grand Canyon. Containment on the fire has shrunk to 4%.
Dragon Bravo Fire: Family loses home to blaze
As of July 29, the Dragon Bravo Fire has burned over 71,000 acres of land near the Grand Canyon National Park, and it is only 9% contained. As the fire continues to burn, more buildings and homes are being consumed by the flames, and FOX 10's Lauren Clark spoke with a family who lost nearly everything.
Containment drops again on Dragon Bravo Fire
The Dragon Bravo Fire has now burned over 70,000 acres and is only 9% contained. The fire is threatening more structures, including the historic Kaibab Lodge.