What to know about the Backbone Fire: Evacuations lifted, highways open for residents

The Backbone Fire started shortly before midnight on June 16, about 12 miles west of Strawberry near a ridge named Ike’s Backbone. It has burned around 41,000 acres around where Fossil Creek meets the Verde River.

Officials: Prevent wildfires by not lighting off fireworks at home

Fire officials are asking the public to enjoy professional firework shows versus having one at your home where you could possibly start a wildfire.

Red Cross steps in to help Arizona wildfire evacuees
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Jim Gilloon with the American Red Cross details how they're stepping in to help those who have been evacuated from the dozens of wildfires burning across Arizona.

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.

Pinnacle Fire grows to over 34,000 acres; Black Rock area evacuation notice rescinded

The Graham County Sheriff’s Office has rescinded the Pinnacle Fire evacuation order for the Black Rock area. 34,417 acres have burned and the fire is 60% contained.

AHS steps in to help pets displaced by the Backbone Fire
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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.

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.

Lakes remain open in Tonto National Forest
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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.

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.

Newsmaker Saturday: Grady Gammage Jr., John Truett
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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.