Fire crews battling the Rafael Fire work to stay steps ahead of the flames
The Rafael Fire continues to burn in Sycamore Canyon on Saturday night at nearly 54,000 acres and 11% containment, but a plan years in the making is underway just to the northwest of flames to help ease the battle against the fire.
The Rafael Fire continues to burn in Sycamore Canyon on Saturday night at nearly 54,000 acres and 11% containment, but a plan years in the making is underway just to the northwest of flames to help ease the battle against the fire.
Arizona wildfires causing air quality concerns in Maricopa County
There are air quality concerns in the Valley as wildfires continue to grow burn in Arizona.
There are air quality concerns in the Valley as wildfires continue to grow burn in Arizona.
Pinnacle Fire grows to over 34,000 acres; Black Rock area evacuation notice rescinded
The Graham County Sheriff’s Office has rescinded the Pinnacle Fire evacuation order for the Black Rock area. 34,417 acres have burned and the fire is 60% contained.
The Graham County Sheriff’s Office has rescinded the Pinnacle Fire evacuation order for the Black Rock area. 34,417 acres have burned and the fire is 60% contained.
AHS steps in to help pets displaced by the Backbone Fire
As families are evacuated from the Backbone Fire area, many are taking their pets with them, but they don't always have the resources on the road to take care of the animals. That's where the Arizona Humane Society comes in. AHS' Victoria Ivankic has the details.
As families are evacuated from the Backbone Fire area, many are taking their pets with them, but they don't always have the resources on the road to take care of the animals. That's where the Arizona Humane Society comes in. AHS' Victoria Ivankic has the details.
Campers forced to evacuate Arizona forests due to wildfires
Some are camping in Northern Arizona, but it's not exactly what they had imagined with the wildfires burning in the area, shutting down most national forests in the state.
Some are camping in Northern Arizona, but it's not exactly what they had imagined with the wildfires burning in the area, shutting down most national forests in the state.
Strawberry Inn owner opens up hotel to house crews battling Backbone Fire
The town of Strawberry is under evacuation orders and the Strawberry Inn is helping house fire crews while they battle the flames.
The town of Strawberry is under evacuation orders and the Strawberry Inn is helping house fire crews while they battle the flames.
Fear of wildfires forces forest closures across Arizona
Options for finding respite from the heat will be slim now that all but one of Arizona's national forests are enacting broad shutdowns amid high fire danger and as firefighting resources run thin with blazes already burning across the state.
Options for finding respite from the heat will be slim now that all but one of Arizona's national forests are enacting broad shutdowns amid high fire danger and as firefighting resources run thin with blazes already burning across the state.
Lakes remain open in Tonto National Forest
The Tonto National Forest closed due to wildfire danger, but there are some recreation areas that will be open, including most of the lakes. FOX 10's Anita Roman reports.
The Tonto National Forest closed due to wildfire danger, but there are some recreation areas that will be open, including most of the lakes. FOX 10's Anita Roman reports.
Wet weather is good news for fire crews battling Arizona wildfires
Storm activities on June 23 came as fire crews battle dozens of wildfires that are burning across Arizona, in a sign that the 2021 wildfire season is in a very active phase.
Storm activities on June 23 came as fire crews battle dozens of wildfires that are burning across Arizona, in a sign that the 2021 wildfire season is in a very active phase.
Residents, tourists react to increasing wildfires in Arizona
Residents and tourists in Arizona are reacting to the fast-growing wildfires that have prompted the closures of several national forests in the state.
Residents and tourists in Arizona are reacting to the fast-growing wildfires that have prompted the closures of several national forests in the state.
Newsmaker Saturday: Grady Gammage Jr., John Truett
FOX 10's John Hook interviews water expert, Grady Gammage Jr. to talk about Arizona's water outlook. We also speak with John Truett about the wildfires burning throughout Arizona.
FOX 10's John Hook interviews water expert, Grady Gammage Jr. to talk about Arizona's water outlook. We also speak with John Truett about the wildfires burning throughout Arizona.
Community of El Capitan feeling impact of Telegraph Fire devastation
As the Telegraph Fire continues to burn, people whose homes are destroyed by the blaze are wondering what their future will be like in the area.
As the Telegraph Fire continues to burn, people whose homes are destroyed by the blaze are wondering what their future will be like in the area.
72,000-acre Mescal Fire near Globe now 100% contained
The Mescal Fire burning southeast of Globe has scorched 72,250 acres. It is 100% contained.
The Mescal Fire burning southeast of Globe has scorched 72,250 acres. It is 100% contained.
Klondyke, Aravaipa communities told to evacuate
Two communities in Graham County have been ordered to evacuate due to the Pinnacle fire, which is burning in the Santa Teresa Mountains.
Two communities in Graham County have been ordered to evacuate due to the Pinnacle fire, which is burning in the Santa Teresa Mountains.
Arizona governor signs $100M wildfire funding plan
Gov. Ducey called the bill he signed at the Capitol an important step in bringing relief to rural communities that have been impacted by a series of wildfires this year.
Gov. Ducey called the bill he signed at the Capitol an important step in bringing relief to rural communities that have been impacted by a series of wildfires this year.
King Fire: Brush fire breaks out in Lancaster, evacuations ordered for nearby residents
The King Fire burned 349 acres.
The King Fire burned 349 acres.
New evacuations ordered for Pinnacle Fire
New evacuations have been ordered for the Pinnacle Fire, which is burning west of Safford in the Coronado National Forest. The community of Klondyke, south of Whiting Ranch Road needs to evacuate immediately. The fire has burned 17,453 acres and is 15% contained.
New evacuations have been ordered for the Pinnacle Fire, which is burning west of Safford in the Coronado National Forest. The community of Klondyke, south of Whiting Ranch Road needs to evacuate immediately. The fire has burned 17,453 acres and is 15% contained.
Pinnacle Fire burns 15K acres near Safford
The Pinnacle Fire has burned 15,801 acres west of Safford. The fire started last week in the Coronado National Forest and is 0% contained. A "GO" alert for evacuations has been issued for the Black Rock Ranch area.
The Pinnacle Fire has burned 15,801 acres west of Safford. The fire started last week in the Coronado National Forest and is 0% contained. A "GO" alert for evacuations has been issued for the Black Rock Ranch area.
Telegraph Fire grows to over 123K acres
The Telegraph Fire has grown to 123,078 acres and is 68% contained. The wildfire is less than one mile from Top-of-the-World. Over 1,000 personnel are assigned to the fire.
The Telegraph Fire has grown to 123,078 acres and is 68% contained. The wildfire is less than one mile from Top-of-the-World. Over 1,000 personnel are assigned to the fire.
Smoke from wildfires makes for hazy skies across the Valley
Another gloomy day is expected on Tuesday across the Valley as smoke from wildfires is making for hazy skies. FOX 10's Danielle Miller has the details.
Another gloomy day is expected on Tuesday across the Valley as smoke from wildfires is making for hazy skies. FOX 10's Danielle Miller has the details.