Arizona Legislature to hold special wildfire funding session
Gov. Doug Ducey formally called for the special session after announcing last week during a tour of two large fires burning in south-central Arizona that he planned the session to focus on the issue.
Gov. Doug Ducey formally called for the special session after announcing last week during a tour of two large fires burning in south-central Arizona that he planned the session to focus on the issue.
Mescal Fire burning near Globe now 88% contained
A wildfire burning southeast of Globe has scorched 72,250 acres. It is 88% contained as of June 14.
A wildfire burning southeast of Globe has scorched 72,250 acres. It is 88% contained as of June 14.
More evacuations ordered for growing Telegraph Fire
Residents of El Capitan and Dripping Springs have been told to evacuate due to the fire, which has burned over 91,000 acres and is 74% contained.
Residents of El Capitan and Dripping Springs have been told to evacuate due to the fire, which has burned over 91,000 acres and is 74% contained.
Evacuations lifted for 1,200 acre Cornville Fire in Yavapai County
The fire, as of June 14, has burned an estimated 1,200 acres of land and has destroyed at least one structure.
The fire, as of June 14, has burned an estimated 1,200 acres of land and has destroyed at least one structure.
Hikers fear loss of beloved secret on Picketpost Mountain due to Telegraph Fire
At the mountain's summit lies a red mailbox, strikingly out of place while being welcomed by all who make the 4,000-foot high trek.
At the mountain's summit lies a red mailbox, strikingly out of place while being welcomed by all who make the 4,000-foot high trek.
Fire crews dealing with extreme conditions as they continue to battle the Telegraph Fire
Fire crews say conditions are so extreme at the Telegraph Fire, that the machinery fire crews use to fight the blaze actually ended up sparking fires themselves.
Fire crews say conditions are so extreme at the Telegraph Fire, that the machinery fire crews use to fight the blaze actually ended up sparking fires themselves.
Slate Fire burning near Flagstaff now 17% contained
The Slate Fire burning northwest of Flagstaff grew again overnight, but it is now 17% contained. Windy conditions contributed to the growth of the fire, which has now burned more than 6,000 acres. Highway 180 remains closed between mileposts 235 and 248 because of the fire.
The Slate Fire burning northwest of Flagstaff grew again overnight, but it is now 17% contained. Windy conditions contributed to the growth of the fire, which has now burned more than 6,000 acres. Highway 180 remains closed between mileposts 235 and 248 because of the fire.
Gov. Ducey visits area where crews are battling Telegraph, Mescal Fires
Ducey planned to take an aerial tour of the two fires, be briefed by fire officials and visit a Red Cross shelter for evacuees before holding a press conference, his office said.
Ducey planned to take an aerial tour of the two fires, be briefed by fire officials and visit a Red Cross shelter for evacuees before holding a press conference, his office said.
Slate Fire burning near Flagstaff grows to 5,000 acres
The Slate Fire which is burning northwest of Flagstaff has grown to 5,000 acres with zero containment. The fire sparked on Monday and crews are currently battling flames on the west side of Highway 180 in the Kaibab National Forest.
The Slate Fire which is burning northwest of Flagstaff has grown to 5,000 acres with zero containment. The fire sparked on Monday and crews are currently battling flames on the west side of Highway 180 in the Kaibab National Forest.
Gov. Ducey issues emergency declarations in response to Telegraph, Mescal Fires
"The Declarations of Emergency will help make sure responders have the necessary resources for response and recovery – protecting people, pets & property," Ducey said in a tweet on June 9.
"The Declarations of Emergency will help make sure responders have the necessary resources for response and recovery – protecting people, pets & property," Ducey said in a tweet on June 9.
Brush fire in North Phoenix prompted freeway closure
Smoke can be seen rising from the burn area at around 2:00 p.m. on Friday. Fire officials say the brush fire burned 40 acres of land before it was fully contained.
Smoke can be seen rising from the burn area at around 2:00 p.m. on Friday. Fire officials say the brush fire burned 40 acres of land before it was fully contained.
Sheriff: Road work started wildfire in Bagdad
Officials with the Yavapai County Sheriff's Office say the wildfire that destroyed or damaged dozens of homes in Bagdad was caused by roadwork.
Officials with the Yavapai County Sheriff's Office say the wildfire that destroyed or damaged dozens of homes in Bagdad was caused by roadwork.
Interstate 17 partially closed at Bloody Basin due to motor home fire
The Mayer Fire Department said the fire was 7 to 10 acres on Wednesday night, aided by strong, gusty winds.
The Mayer Fire Department said the fire was 7 to 10 acres on Wednesday night, aided by strong, gusty winds.
Officials: Over 1,000 acres of land burned near Tonopah due to Courthouse Fire
A fire burning near Tonopah has burned over 1,000 acres of land as of May 30, according to forestry officials.
A fire burning near Tonopah has burned over 1,000 acres of land as of May 30, according to forestry officials.
11-year-old boy facing charges in Yavapai County golf course fire
Copper Canyon and U.S. Forest Service crews responded to May 22 fire at the old Beaver Creek Golf Course and say two vacant structures were burned.
Copper Canyon and U.S. Forest Service crews responded to May 22 fire at the old Beaver Creek Golf Course and say two vacant structures were burned.
Officials: Spur Fire now 90% contained; multiple homes destroyed in Bagdad
A fast-moving wildfire has burned an estimated 25 homes in Bagdad and forced evacuations of hundreds of residents in the small mining town west of Prescott.
A fast-moving wildfire has burned an estimated 25 homes in Bagdad and forced evacuations of hundreds of residents in the small mining town west of Prescott.
Some Spur Fire evacuees endured rough night
The fire started the afternoon of May 27 in the community of Bagdad. It prompted authorities to issue 570 evacuation notices to residents. For some, the night following the evacuation was a long one.
The fire started the afternoon of May 27 in the community of Bagdad. It prompted authorities to issue 570 evacuation notices to residents. For some, the night following the evacuation was a long one.
More campfire, smoking restrictions being imposed in Arizona
Additional public lands agencies in Arizona are imposing restrictions on campfires and smoking due to wildfire activity and dry conditions.
Additional public lands agencies in Arizona are imposing restrictions on campfires and smoking due to wildfire activity and dry conditions.
'Super Scoopers' providing crucial support for firefighters as they battle wildfires in Arizona
The CL415 aircraft is capable of doing 50 aerial water drops in four hours, according to a pilot, and can find a lake to refuel after each drop.
The CL415 aircraft is capable of doing 50 aerial water drops in four hours, according to a pilot, and can find a lake to refuel after each drop.
Grim western fire season starts much drier than record 2020
The soil in the West is record dry for this time of year. In much of the region, plants that fuel fires are also the driest scientists have seen. The vegetation is primed to ignite, especially in the Southwest where dead juniper trees are full of flammable needles.
The soil in the West is record dry for this time of year. In much of the region, plants that fuel fires are also the driest scientists have seen. The vegetation is primed to ignite, especially in the Southwest where dead juniper trees are full of flammable needles.