Contreras Fire: Wildfire damages Kitt Peak National Observatory in southern Arizona
Four non-scientific buildings on the west side of the Kitt Peak National Observatory property — a house, a dorm, and two minor outbuildings — were destroyed by the Contreras Fire.
Four non-scientific buildings on the west side of the Kitt Peak National Observatory property — a house, a dorm, and two minor outbuildings — were destroyed by the Contreras Fire.
Recent rain allows forests in Arizona, New Mexico to reopen
Forecasters say Arizona has a good chance of getting above-average rain through the season that runs through September. New Mexico has equal chances of above, below and normal rainfall.
Forecasters say Arizona has a good chance of getting above-average rain through the season that runs through September. New Mexico has equal chances of above, below and normal rainfall.
Burned Area Emergency Response team working to assess Pipeline Fire damage
"In addition to field surveys, BAER teams use science-based models to rapidly evaluate and assess the burned area. BAER teams typically consist of scientists and specialists including hydrologists, geologists, soil scientists, road engineers, botanists, wildlife and fisheries biologists, archaeologists, recreation and trails specialists, and geographic information specialists, from both federal and state agencies," the agency said.
"In addition to field surveys, BAER teams use science-based models to rapidly evaluate and assess the burned area. BAER teams typically consist of scientists and specialists including hydrologists, geologists, soil scientists, road engineers, botanists, wildlife and fisheries biologists, archaeologists, recreation and trails specialists, and geographic information specialists, from both federal and state agencies," the agency said.
Miscalculations, errors blamed for massive New Mexico blaze
The fire has charred over 533 square miles of land leaving several hundred homes destroyed and thousands of residents displaced.
The fire has charred over 533 square miles of land leaving several hundred homes destroyed and thousands of residents displaced.
Biden signs off on hefty pay raise for federal firefighters through 2023
The move affects more than 16,000 firefighters and comes as much of the West braces for a difficult wildfire season.
The move affects more than 16,000 firefighters and comes as much of the West braces for a difficult wildfire season.
Coyote Fire: Wildfire contained after burning part of Hollywood Hills
Crews have contained a wildfire that burned part of the Hollywood Hills area.
Crews have contained a wildfire that burned part of the Hollywood Hills area.
How wildfires get their names
Unlike hurricanes and tropical storms, whose storm names are determined by a central authority, naming wildfires are left up to the fire unit, incident commander, or dispatch center in the jurisdiction where the fire began.
Unlike hurricanes and tropical storms, whose storm names are determined by a central authority, naming wildfires are left up to the fire unit, incident commander, or dispatch center in the jurisdiction where the fire began.
Stage 3 fire restrictions in Flagstaff start on June 17
Beginning today, the use of propane and gas BBQ's are not allowed in Flagstaff parks, open spaces, or private campgrounds. Stage 1 and 2 restrictions are still in place, meaning fireworks, open burning, and smoking in public places are not permitted. Violations could result in tickets, fines, or even jail time.
Beginning today, the use of propane and gas BBQ's are not allowed in Flagstaff parks, open spaces, or private campgrounds. Stage 1 and 2 restrictions are still in place, meaning fireworks, open burning, and smoking in public places are not permitted. Violations could result in tickets, fines, or even jail time.
Buckeye prison inmates to help fight Pipeline, Haywire fires near Flagstaff
Sergeant Jeremy Hoffman with the Arizona Dept. of Corrections says there are nine sergeants, including himself, and 24 inmates from the prison who are part of the state's correctional Wildland Fire Crews.
Sergeant Jeremy Hoffman with the Arizona Dept. of Corrections says there are nine sergeants, including himself, and 24 inmates from the prison who are part of the state's correctional Wildland Fire Crews.
Yellowstone National Park: Floods leave landscape 'dramatically changed'
Park officials say over 10,000 visitors left the nation’s oldest national park after historic flooding tore through the area, washing out bridges and roads.
Park officials say over 10,000 visitors left the nation’s oldest national park after historic flooding tore through the area, washing out bridges and roads.
'They can?t make us leave': Flagstaff family refuses to leave their animals amid Pipeline Fire evacuation orders
Often times when people have to evacuate because of a fire, they don't, and that's because they have animals they can't get out. FOX 10's Marissa Sarbak has the story on one family in Flagstaff who is doing just that. Staying put.
Often times when people have to evacuate because of a fire, they don't, and that's because they have animals they can't get out. FOX 10's Marissa Sarbak has the story on one family in Flagstaff who is doing just that. Staying put.
New Mexico wildfires, enraged residents prompt Biden visit
Evacuations have displaced thousands of residents from rural villages with Spanish-colonial roots and high poverty rates.
Evacuations have displaced thousands of residents from rural villages with Spanish-colonial roots and high poverty rates.
Crews battling wildfire on river bottom in Goodyear
Fire crews are battling a fire that is burning on the river bottom in Goodyear, according to officials.
Fire crews are battling a fire that is burning on the river bottom in Goodyear, according to officials.
Fire officials asking for public's help to prevent wildfires as state experiences extreme fire conditions
Fire season is here, and as Arizona experiences extreme fire conditions, officials are asking for people's help to prevent any man-made fires, simply by doing their part.
Fire season is here, and as Arizona experiences extreme fire conditions, officials are asking for people's help to prevent any man-made fires, simply by doing their part.
A first look at Sunset Crater Volcano in northern Arizona after it burns in the Tunnel Fire
While the Sunset Crater Volcano National Monument is still closed to the public after the Tunnel Fire's destruction, FOX 10 was given an exclusive tour of the widespread damage. The price tag for repairs will be around a million dollars.
While the Sunset Crater Volcano National Monument is still closed to the public after the Tunnel Fire's destruction, FOX 10 was given an exclusive tour of the widespread damage. The price tag for repairs will be around a million dollars.
RV fire sparks Watermelon Fire near Sedona: Both directions of I-17 reopened
A several-mile stretch of I-17 in northern Arizona has reopened in both directions after an RV fire sparked a wildfire that's burned more than 20 acres near Sedona in just hours on Sunday. For a few hours, both directions of the highway were closed.
A several-mile stretch of I-17 in northern Arizona has reopened in both directions after an RV fire sparked a wildfire that's burned more than 20 acres near Sedona in just hours on Sunday. For a few hours, both directions of the highway were closed.
As Arizona's wildfire season worsens, experts offer prevention tips
Wildfires have burned up hundreds of acres so far this year in Arizona, and experts say it's only getting worse. Experts are sharing tips on how to help prevent fires and stay safe. They're hoping you'll spread the word.
Wildfires have burned up hundreds of acres so far this year in Arizona, and experts say it's only getting worse. Experts are sharing tips on how to help prevent fires and stay safe. They're hoping you'll spread the word.
Lost Lake Fire: Evacuations lifted amid wildfire burning on Arizona-California border
A wildfire has scorched more than 5,000 acres along the Arizona-California border, and firefighters are nearly completely done containing the flames.
A wildfire has scorched more than 5,000 acres along the Arizona-California border, and firefighters are nearly completely done containing the flames.
3 minors accused of sparking small wildfire in Flagstaff
Flagstaff police say the Railroad Fire was sparked by a flare gun and scorched an acre of brush behind Railroad Springs before fire crews got it under control.
Flagstaff police say the Railroad Fire was sparked by a flare gun and scorched an acre of brush behind Railroad Springs before fire crews got it under control.
Bouquet Fire: Crews battling fire in Castaic Canyon
The fire started as a car fire before spreading to nearby trees.
The fire started as a car fire before spreading to nearby trees.