Arrest made in Goodyear brush fire case; man accused of 'reckless burning'
William Paci, 18, is accused of starting a brush fire in Goodyear that caused multiple road closures.
William Paci, 18, is accused of starting a brush fire in Goodyear that caused multiple road closures.
Firefighters battle 30-acre brush fire in North Phoenix
Forward progress has been stopped on the Ultra Fire, which is burning near 43rd Avenue and Pinnacle Peak Road, Arizona Forestry officials said on April 20.
Forward progress has been stopped on the Ultra Fire, which is burning near 43rd Avenue and Pinnacle Peak Road, Arizona Forestry officials said on April 20.
Arizona State Forestry officials: Wildfire that burned 1,200 acres of land in Pinal County is human-caused
An evacuation notice for Dudleyville, a south-central Arizona community where a wildfire earlier burned at least 12 homes, was lifted on April 10, allowing approximately 200 residents to return home.
An evacuation notice for Dudleyville, a south-central Arizona community where a wildfire earlier burned at least 12 homes, was lifted on April 10, allowing approximately 200 residents to return home.
G22 fire burns over 1,700 acres
A massive wildfire burning northeast of the Valley and there is no containment at this time.
A massive wildfire burning northeast of the Valley and there is no containment at this time.
Pinal County's Margo Fire shows signs of an impending busy wildfire season
The Margo Fire destroyed more than a dozen homes in Pinal County and fire officials say this is just the start of a busy fire season in Arizona.
The Margo Fire destroyed more than a dozen homes in Pinal County and fire officials say this is just the start of a busy fire season in Arizona.
Seven Fire burns over 20 acres in the Tonto National Forest
Crews say the Seven Fire near Seven Springs Road and Sears Kay Ranch has burned over 20 acres and it's not clear what started the blaze.
Crews say the Seven Fire near Seven Springs Road and Sears Kay Ranch has burned over 20 acres and it's not clear what started the blaze.
Concerns in Gila County over inadequate number of emergency shelters for wildfire evacuees
Officials with Gila County asking the private sector to help out with emergency shelters, in case a new wildfire burns within the area.
Officials with Gila County asking the private sector to help out with emergency shelters, in case a new wildfire burns within the area.
Crews battling large brush fire west of Phoenix
A brush fire is burning near the Tonopah area, according to officials with the Arizona Fire and Medical Authority.
A brush fire is burning near the Tonopah area, according to officials with the Arizona Fire and Medical Authority.
Wildfire burns over 2,100 acres along Gila River near I-8 and Dateland
The "Gila Fire" started April 2 on private land along the Gila River and was originally reported as a 10 to 15-acre fire.
The "Gila Fire" started April 2 on private land along the Gila River and was originally reported as a 10 to 15-acre fire.
Ricocheted bullet sparks fire at north Phoenix shooting range
One acre caught fire at first, but it spread rapidly and by the end, five acres of land was on fire.
One acre caught fire at first, but it spread rapidly and by the end, five acres of land was on fire.
Arizona Governor, fire agencies ask for help to prevent wildfires this year
Arizona Gov. Doug Ducey and fire agencies are asking for the public to help prevent wildfires this year after the state saw nearly a million acres burned in 2020.
Arizona Gov. Doug Ducey and fire agencies are asking for the public to help prevent wildfires this year after the state saw nearly a million acres burned in 2020.
Arizona wildfire season off to early start
The Punkin Fire burning in the Tonto National Forest is a reminder that wildfire season in Arizona can be a year-round event. Meanwhile, crews are preparing for a tough fire season ahead. FOX 10 spoke with Tiffany Davila with the Arizona Department of Forestry and Fire Management
The Punkin Fire burning in the Tonto National Forest is a reminder that wildfire season in Arizona can be a year-round event. Meanwhile, crews are preparing for a tough fire season ahead. FOX 10 spoke with Tiffany Davila with the Arizona Department of Forestry and Fire Management
Human-caused Punkin Fire near Tonto Basin burns nearly 400 acres, now 60% contained
The Arizona Department of Forestry and Fire Management said the fire was caused by an "escaped pile burn on private land." Officials have corrected the name of the fire.
The Arizona Department of Forestry and Fire Management said the fire was caused by an "escaped pile burn on private land." Officials have corrected the name of the fire.
Forecasters: Above-normal wildfire threat on tap for Arizona
“The entire state of Arizona is then forecast to have above-normal significant wildland fire potential by June,” the outlook said.
“The entire state of Arizona is then forecast to have above-normal significant wildland fire potential by June,” the outlook said.
Arizona fire officials expect another bad fire season for 2021
Fire season may be headed for an early start in 2021, and fire officials say they are expecting another bad fire season for 2021.
Fire season may be headed for an early start in 2021, and fire officials say they are expecting another bad fire season for 2021.
With practice water drops at Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport, crews prepare for wildfire season
Fire crews say practice water drops with a one-of-its-kind Super Scooper firefighting aircraft will allow crews to hone their craft, which, come wildfire season, will allow them to save more lives.
Fire crews say practice water drops with a one-of-its-kind Super Scooper firefighting aircraft will allow crews to hone their craft, which, come wildfire season, will allow them to save more lives.
Forecasters: Arizona faces above-normal wildfire threats
Observations indicate nearly all of Arizona is covered by severe, extreme or exceptional drought, according to the National Weather Service in Flagstaff.
Observations indicate nearly all of Arizona is covered by severe, extreme or exceptional drought, according to the National Weather Service in Flagstaff.
Arizona’s 2020 wildfire season among worst in past decade
In comparison, 1,869 wildfires burned 384,942 acres on all land jurisdictions in 2019 and some 2,000 wildfires burned an estimated 165,000 acres in 2018.
In comparison, 1,869 wildfires burned 384,942 acres on all land jurisdictions in 2019 and some 2,000 wildfires burned an estimated 165,000 acres in 2018.
Arizona town deals with snow after surviving devastating wildfire
In October 2020, the town of Crown King, located near the I-17, had to deal with the Horse Fire. Now, the town is dealing with a winter storm that brought a lot of snow. FOX 10's John Hook spoke with an official with the Crown King Fire Department on the snowstorm.
In October 2020, the town of Crown King, located near the I-17, had to deal with the Horse Fire. Now, the town is dealing with a winter storm that brought a lot of snow. FOX 10's John Hook spoke with an official with the Crown King Fire Department on the snowstorm.
Evacuation orders lifted in 250-acre Erbes Fire
As of Friday morning, the Erbes Fire had burned roughly 250 acres and was 90% contained.
As of Friday morning, the Erbes Fire had burned roughly 250 acres and was 90% contained.