New Mexico governor asks Biden to declare disaster for wildfire

New Mexico Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham is asking President Joe Biden to declare a disaster as firefighters scramble to clear brush, build fire lines and spray water to keep the largest blaze burning in the U.S. from destroying more homes.

Locklin Fire: Crews completely contain wildfire in southeastern Arizona

Crews in southeastern Arizona battled a wildfire that has prompted evacuations in the Bisbee area. As of April 30, its reported to be completely contained.

Family who lost their homes to the Tunnel Fire reunited with their potbelly pigs

The family, who lives north of Flagstaff, had to abandon their potbelly pigs when they evacuated, but with help from others, including Arizona Game and Fish, they were able to be reunited with the pigs.

Community impacted by Tunnel Fire critical of wildfire response: 'What took so long?'

Some residents in Coconino County are upset and concerned over the response to the wildfire burning just miles from Flagstaff, dubbed the Tunnel Fire. "Why weren’t they on that fire? The wind was blowing very, very hard. They should have been out there at all times trying to get that fire under control."

Wildfires erupt out West, prompting evacuations and emergency declarations

Wildfire has become a year-round threat in the West given changing conditions that include earlier snowmelt and rain coming later in the fall.

Wildfires can be dangerous to your health even if you’re nowhere near one

The American Lung Association's annual report says there were more days with unhealthy air quality last year than in the 20-year history of the report, due to wildfires.

Wildfire resources: Teams from California assist Arizona to fight the Tunnel Fire

With two wildfires burning in Arizona and others burning across the West, resources are being stretched thin. FOX 10's Bailey Miller has more on how Arizona is responding to the issue.

Saginaw Fire burns several homes in Cochise County

The Cochise County Sheriff's Office says several homes are burning on Old Douglas Highway and Highway 80 in the Bisbee area.

Fig Spring wildfire: US 93 reopens between I-40 and SR-71

The Arizona Department of Transportation says US 93 has re-opened in both directions after it was closed due to a fire.

Biden signs Earth Day order to protect old-growth forests from wildfire

Old-growth trees are key buffers against climate change and absorb significant amounts of carbon dioxide that contribute to global warming.

Wildkat fire burns near Benson
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The fire in Cochise County has scorched over 550 acres and is 95% contained.

Nebraska fire chief killed responding to 30,000-acre wildfire

A volunteer fire chief has been killed as the result of wildfire that is estimated to have spread to 30,000 acres. Video shows a large plume of smoke spreading through the sky in Elwood, Nebraska. 

Man guilty of setting Big Sur fire that killed 12 California condors

Ivan Gomez, 31, was convicted by a Monterey County judge of setting the Big Sur Dolan fire while illegally growing marijuana in the Los Padres National Forest.

State fire officials telling Arizonans to expect an 'extreme' wildfire season in 2022

State fire officials have a dire warning for Arizonans, as they say above normal rainfall this past winter has contributed to a perfect storm of sorts that can mean an extreme wildfire season in 2022.