U.S. Forest Service lookout dies in McKinney Fire when she wouldn't evacuate

A U.S. Forest Service fire lookout of 50 years died when she didn't heed advice to leave her home, which was overtaken by the McKinney Fire in Siskiyou County, officials said. 

Deputies: Man trying to burn spider sparks Utah wildfire

The 26-year-old told authorities he saw a spider while on the mountain and attempted to burn it using a lighter.

Puppy found wandering among McKinney Fire damage

A puppy was found wandering among the debris left by the raging McKinney Fire in Northern California, which had been hanging out near a home destroyed by the blaze.

Monsoon 2022: Storms, flash flooding continues for Arizona

Recent storms, and by extension, the monsoon season, are affecting more than just people in the Phoenix area.

Who is Prescott National Forest wildfire spotter, Aundrea Romero?

Who is Prescott National Forest wildfire spotter, Aundrea Romero? She overlooks the entire forest and watches out for any fires. She's the person who first spotted the Crooks Fire that ignited back in April.

Governor declares emergency over wildfire near Yosemite

A fast-moving brush fire near Yosemite National Park exploded in size Saturday into one of California’s largest wildfires of the year, prompting evacuation orders for thousands of people and shutting off power to more than 2,000 homes and businesses.

Arizona wildfires 2022: What to know about the fires burning in the state

Wildfire season has begun in Arizona as several fires burned thousands of acres as each popped up across the state. We have a look at each fire, how big it is, the communities impacted, who should be evacuating, or who should be ready to evacuate.

Firefighting helicopter crashes, kills 4 'heroes' during severe New Mexico fire season

The helicopter was carrying three people with the Bernalillo County Sheriff’s Office and a county firefighter when it went down Saturday while returning from its firefighting mission. County officials on Monday called the four men "heroes."

Wildfire rages in France; fire pilot killed in Portugal

Fire season has hit parts of Europe earlier than usual this year after an unusually dry, hot spring.

Pipeline Fire: Man pleads guilty to starting wildfire near Flagstaff

The Pipeline Fire sparked just a few miles from Flagstaff, and court documents reveal it may have been caused by a man who lit his toilet paper on fire after defecating in the forest.

Some Arizona cities nix July 4 fireworks for shortages, fire dangers

The city of Phoenix said it canceled its three major Independence Day displays because it couldn’t obtain the necessary fireworks due to supply chain problems. Displays in several other Phoenix metro cities are still on.