Number of US wildfires so far in 2021 largest in a decade, fire center data says

Number of US wildfires so far in 2021 largest in a decade, fire center data says

The number of wildfires that have burned through the U.S. and continue to burn is the largest since 2011, according to data from the National Interagency Fire Center.

The number of wildfires that have burned through the U.S. and continue to burn is the largest since 2011, according to data from the National Interagency Fire Center.

Arizona ranks #1 when it comes to acres burned as wildfire losses begin to show

Arizona ranks #1 when it comes to acres burned as wildfire losses begin to show

According to statistics, the numerous wildfires in Arizona have burned over 470,000 acres of land. Beyond the numbers are stories of lives affected by the flames.

According to statistics, the numerous wildfires in Arizona have burned over 470,000 acres of land. Beyond the numbers are stories of lives affected by the flames.

Western states prepare for post-fire flash flooding

Western states prepare for post-fire flash flooding

Several states are still fighting wildfires, but now a new threat is emerging in their burn scars after a sudden downpour of rain ripped through a small Arizona town, leaving some residents without a home.

Several states are still fighting wildfires, but now a new threat is emerging in their burn scars after a sudden downpour of rain ripped through a small Arizona town, leaving some residents without a home.

National forests in Arizona reopen after wildfire closures

National forests in Arizona reopen after wildfire closures

The Coconino, Kaibab, Apache-Sitgreaves, Tonto, and Prescott National Forests have been reopened after being closed due to extreme fire dangers, dry conditions and the risk of high wildfire activity.

The Coconino, Kaibab, Apache-Sitgreaves, Tonto, and Prescott National Forests have been reopened after being closed due to extreme fire dangers, dry conditions and the risk of high wildfire activity.

Residents near Telegraph Fire dealing with flash flooding

Residents near Telegraph Fire dealing with flash flooding

People living in Gila County say they were expecting rain to fall over the weekend, but they didn't expect the rainstorm to be this severe.

People living in Gila County say they were expecting rain to fall over the weekend, but they didn't expect the rainstorm to be this severe.

Painted Fire: 100% contained after burning nearly 1,000 acres

Painted Fire: 100% contained after burning nearly 1,000 acres

The Painted Fire is completely contained as of July 6, says forest officials after the area got 48 hours of rainfall and wind.

The Painted Fire is completely contained as of July 6, says forest officials after the area got 48 hours of rainfall and wind.

Peoria fire crews trained to battle structure fires as well as wildfires

Peoria fire crews trained to battle structure fires as well as wildfires

Officials with the West Valley fire department say all of their crews are trained to battle structural and wildfires, and some have even more extensive training.

Officials with the West Valley fire department say all of their crews are trained to battle structural and wildfires, and some have even more extensive training.

Learning about Peoria Fire Wildland Department
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Learning about Peoria Fire Wildland Department

FOX 10's Desiree Fluellen learns about the fire equipment and trucks that the Peoria Fire Department use to fight fires.

FOX 10's Desiree Fluellen learns about the fire equipment and trucks that the Peoria Fire Department use to fight fires.

RV camping at a halt due to forest closures and wildfires

RV camping at a halt due to forest closures and wildfires

This Fourth of July weekend, forest closures and wildfires are causing RV campers to cancel their plans.

This Fourth of July weekend, forest closures and wildfires are causing RV campers to cancel their plans.

Camping plans cancelled over the busiest weekend
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Camping plans cancelled over the busiest weekend

Several forest and wildfires are causing people to cancel Fourth of July plans. FOX 10's Danielle Miller reports.

Several forest and wildfires are causing people to cancel Fourth of July plans. FOX 10's Danielle Miller reports.

2021 Map: Every wildfire burning in Arizona

2021 Map: Every wildfire burning in Arizona

Arizona firefighters across the state are battling multiple wildfires, some resulting in evacuations, the closure of national forests, and shut down highways.

Arizona firefighters across the state are battling multiple wildfires, some resulting in evacuations, the closure of national forests, and shut down highways.

Officials across US West ban fireworks amid historic drought

Officials across US West ban fireworks amid historic drought

Local officials across the American West have enacted bans on fireworks amid extreme heat and drought conditions.

Local officials across the American West have enacted bans on fireworks amid extreme heat and drought conditions.

What to know about the Rafael Fire: Evacuations lifted, roads open

What to know about the Rafael Fire: Evacuations lifted, roads open

Firefighters are working to starve the Rafael Fire of fuels using natural features and purposely setting fire to the landscape. The lightning-caused fire is one of several that are burning across Arizona.

Firefighters are working to starve the Rafael Fire of fuels using natural features and purposely setting fire to the landscape. The lightning-caused fire is one of several that are burning across Arizona.