Wildfire near Wickenburg burns hundreds of acres
The Cloud Fire has grown 871 acres, but forestry officials say that its activity is decreasing thanks to aircraft suppressing its growth. Crews on the ground worked to get a line around the flames.
The Cloud Fire has grown 871 acres, but forestry officials say that its activity is decreasing thanks to aircraft suppressing its growth. Crews on the ground worked to get a line around the flames.
Brush fire burns structures near Cottonwood
Three structures were damaged from a brush fire on May 13 that scorched the area in Verde Valley, near Ramada Drive.
Three structures were damaged from a brush fire on May 13 that scorched the area in Verde Valley, near Ramada Drive.
Hotshot crews, air tankers take control of Rolls Fire
FOX 10's Linda Williams has more on the Rolls Fire that broke out over the weekend near Fountain Hills. She meets up with fire authorities to learn more about how hotshot ground crews and large air tankers got a hold of this fire before becoming out of control.
FOX 10's Linda Williams has more on the Rolls Fire that broke out over the weekend near Fountain Hills. She meets up with fire authorities to learn more about how hotshot ground crews and large air tankers got a hold of this fire before becoming out of control.
Rolls Fire burning near Fountain Hills now 75% contained
The fire broke out on May 7 and has grown to 246 acres. It is expected to be contained by the end of Monday. It's unclear what started the fire.
The fire broke out on May 7 and has grown to 246 acres. It is expected to be contained by the end of Monday. It's unclear what started the fire.
Aging infrastructure, missing data, and backlog of repairs plague PG&E
A new look at PG&E by independent monitors finds that the company is not keeping up with maintenance and replacement of vital equipment.
A new look at PG&E by independent monitors finds that the company is not keeping up with maintenance and replacement of vital equipment.
Molino 2 Wildfire: Man accused of starting the blaze identified
U.S. Forest Service fire investigators announced that they have found the person allegedly responsible for the Molino 2 wildfire, which started April 30 and forced the closure of Catalina Highway in the Coronado National Forest.
U.S. Forest Service fire investigators announced that they have found the person allegedly responsible for the Molino 2 wildfire, which started April 30 and forced the closure of Catalina Highway in the Coronado National Forest.
Wildfire training ramps up as the season nears
Wildfire season is a few weeks away from heating up and the first responders on the front lines aren?t wasting any time getting ready. FOX's Jake Karalexis is outside Seattle learning how they prep.
Wildfire season is a few weeks away from heating up and the first responders on the front lines aren?t wasting any time getting ready. FOX's Jake Karalexis is outside Seattle learning how they prep.
Phoenix, Maricopa County fire bans in effect
The ban applies mostly to the desert parks and preserve areas. Open wood and charcoal fires are prohibited. Propane or gas grills can be used in picnic areas. Smoking outside enclosed vehicles, and using fireworks in these areas are already prohibited year-round.
The ban applies mostly to the desert parks and preserve areas. Open wood and charcoal fires are prohibited. Propane or gas grills can be used in picnic areas. Smoking outside enclosed vehicles, and using fireworks in these areas are already prohibited year-round.
Williams Fire: Evacuations lifted, roads reopened in Cochise County
Forward progress of the fire has been stopped, and it is now 90% contained, the Bureau of Land Management - Arizona Fire said.
Forward progress of the fire has been stopped, and it is now 90% contained, the Bureau of Land Management - Arizona Fire said.
Wildfire Watch: Arizona officials provide fire prevention tips ahead of upcoming season
With a new wildfire season approaching for Arizona, officials with the state's Department of Forestry and Fire Management gave an update on conditions that influence fire behavior, and what they are doing to prepare.
With a new wildfire season approaching for Arizona, officials with the state's Department of Forestry and Fire Management gave an update on conditions that influence fire behavior, and what they are doing to prepare.
River Fire: Crews battling wildfire near Yuma
The River Fire started on Sunday night and has burned about 125 acres on both sides of the Arizona-California border. It's unclear how the fire started, but it is believed to be human caused.
The River Fire started on Sunday night and has burned about 125 acres on both sides of the Arizona-California border. It's unclear how the fire started, but it is believed to be human caused.
Massive fire burns hundreds of plastic containers at plant nursery in Kissimmee
More than 70 firefighters responded to a raging fire at a nursery in Kissimmee, Florida, on Thursday morning where nearly five acres of plastic planters caught fire, sending plumes of smoke into the air.
More than 70 firefighters responded to a raging fire at a nursery in Kissimmee, Florida, on Thursday morning where nearly five acres of plastic planters caught fire, sending plumes of smoke into the air.
How winter's atmospheric river storms could supercharge California’s wildfire season
The danger of the deadly asmospheric river storms hasn’t passed yet. All that rain helped sprout a carpet of lush vegetation across the state which will dry out in spring and become wildfire fuel.
The danger of the deadly asmospheric river storms hasn’t passed yet. All that rain helped sprout a carpet of lush vegetation across the state which will dry out in spring and become wildfire fuel.
Chile wildfires: Death toll rises amid record-breaking heat wave
At least 22 people have died in connection to the fires and 554 have been injured, including 16 in serious condition, according to Interior Minister Carolina Tohá.
At least 22 people have died in connection to the fires and 554 have been injured, including 16 in serious condition, according to Interior Minister Carolina Tohá.
Tunnel Fire: People in Flagstaff area help veteran who lost everything in wildfire
Lt. David Barthman, who served in the Vietnam Conflict, lost his home and many prized possessions, including his military medals, to the Tunnel Fire. Since the fire, however, people in the Flagstaff area have been helping the veteran get back on his feet.
Lt. David Barthman, who served in the Vietnam Conflict, lost his home and many prized possessions, including his military medals, to the Tunnel Fire. Since the fire, however, people in the Flagstaff area have been helping the veteran get back on his feet.
Feds send $930 million to curb 'crisis' of wildfires in West
The U.S. is directing $930 million toward reducing wildfire dangers in 10 western states by clearing trees and underbrush from national forests as officials struggle to protect communities from destructive infernos being made worse by climate change.
The U.S. is directing $930 million toward reducing wildfire dangers in 10 western states by clearing trees and underbrush from national forests as officials struggle to protect communities from destructive infernos being made worse by climate change.
How artificial intelligence could be used to fight wildfires
A tech company is developing a new type of artificial intelligence to fight wildfires by using predictive analysis before the fires even start and AI logistics to help contain them.
A tech company is developing a new type of artificial intelligence to fight wildfires by using predictive analysis before the fires even start and AI logistics to help contain them.
How SRP is thinning forests to prevent wildfires, keep power lines safe in Arizona
If you’re a Salt River Project customer, your power to turn your TV on comes from hundreds of miles away. The lines that carry it run through dense forests that are prone to wildfires. FOX 10’s Steve Nielsen has the details on a massive undertaking that’s done between the trees to keep our lights on.
If you’re a Salt River Project customer, your power to turn your TV on comes from hundreds of miles away. The lines that carry it run through dense forests that are prone to wildfires. FOX 10’s Steve Nielsen has the details on a massive undertaking that’s done between the trees to keep our lights on.
Easter Island's iconic 'Moai' statues permanently damaged in wildfire
The sacred statues are at least 500 years old.
The sacred statues are at least 500 years old.
At least 2 people dead in Hemet fire
At least two people are dead after a brush fire started spreading into the residential areas of Hemet.
At least two people are dead after a brush fire started spreading into the residential areas of Hemet.