'Historic in nature:' Some California fires scorching earth at 1,000 acres an hour
Some fires burning in that area were eating up the earth as fast as 1,000 acres an hour.
Some fires burning in that area were eating up the earth as fast as 1,000 acres an hour.
Wildfire burns in McDowell Mountain Regional Park after night of stormy weather
The McDowell Fire sparked after a night of severe monsoon storms on Aug. 20 and is burning in the McDowell Mountain Regional Park near Fountain Hills.
The McDowell Fire sparked after a night of severe monsoon storms on Aug. 20 and is burning in the McDowell Mountain Regional Park near Fountain Hills.
As ash rains from the sky, California farmworkers 'fill your plates without hazard pay'
Footage taken by a Twitter user named @PocketNihilist showed the hazy and smoky conditions, as farm workers were worked near a farm plow.
Footage taken by a Twitter user named @PocketNihilist showed the hazy and smoky conditions, as farm workers were worked near a farm plow.
LNU Lightning Complex: Wildfire destroys homes in Vacaville, scorches more acres
Known as the LNU Lightning Complex Fire, the biggest blaze of the group is the Hennessey Fire burning in Napa County. That particular fire has burned 105,000 acres and is 0% contained.
Known as the LNU Lightning Complex Fire, the biggest blaze of the group is the Hennessey Fire burning in Napa County. That particular fire has burned 105,000 acres and is 0% contained.
Rolls Fire in Tonto National Forest contained, burned 1,350 acres
The Rolls Fire was sparked by lightning on Aug. 18 and has consumed more than 1,000 acres in the Tonto National Forest.
The Rolls Fire was sparked by lightning on Aug. 18 and has consumed more than 1,000 acres in the Tonto National Forest.
Monsoon season typically eases fires in Arizona, but not this year
Monsoon season usually eases the fires burning in Arizona, but this season, fire officials say it's making fires worse.
Monsoon season usually eases the fires burning in Arizona, but this season, fire officials say it's making fires worse.
Firefighters near full containment of Apple Valley in Cherry Valley
The U.S. Forest Service expects to have full control Monday of the Apple Fire, which broke out in Cherry Valley more than two weeks ago and quickly spread into the San Bernardino National Forest.
The U.S. Forest Service expects to have full control Monday of the Apple Fire, which broke out in Cherry Valley more than two weeks ago and quickly spread into the San Bernardino National Forest.
2 more Arizona forests plan to implement fire restrictions
The Coconino and Kaibab national forests plan to re-implement fire restrictions due to a lack of rain during the current monsoon.
The Coconino and Kaibab national forests plan to re-implement fire restrictions due to a lack of rain during the current monsoon.
Arizona fire crews responding to brush fire burning near I-17 and Sunset Point
Arizona fire crews are fighting a rapidly spreading brush fire west of the I-17 and Bumble Bee Road, officials said on Aug. 7.
Arizona fire crews are fighting a rapidly spreading brush fire west of the I-17 and Bumble Bee Road, officials said on Aug. 7.
Road to Tucson’s Mount Lemmon to reopen after large wildfire
The Arizona Daily Star reports that Catalina Highway was expected to remain closed until Nov. 1 because of the lightning-caused Bighorn Fire that charred about 187 square miles before it was recently contained.
The Arizona Daily Star reports that Catalina Highway was expected to remain closed until Nov. 1 because of the lightning-caused Bighorn Fire that charred about 187 square miles before it was recently contained.
Arizona monsoon arrival means end of most fire restrictions
Restrictions will be lifted by July 31 on state lands in Apache, Coconino, Cochise, Graham, Greenlee, Navajo, Pima, Pinal and Santa Cruz counties.
Restrictions will be lifted by July 31 on state lands in Apache, Coconino, Cochise, Graham, Greenlee, Navajo, Pima, Pinal and Santa Cruz counties.
Gasline Fire burns about 120 acres in Pinal County
Firefighters are getting a handle on the wildfire that the Arizona State Forestry Department says was caused by target shooting.
Firefighters are getting a handle on the wildfire that the Arizona State Forestry Department says was caused by target shooting.
Runoff from wildfire could damage many Pima County homes
Close to 1,000 homes and businesses lying along a number of washes could be flooded during a 100-year storm.
Close to 1,000 homes and businesses lying along a number of washes could be flooded during a 100-year storm.
Coronavirus challenging for crews fighting Arizona wildfires
Arizona firefighters have to eat 6 to 10 feet apart, crew members wave at each other instead of shaking hands and they attend virtual briefs on their smart phones or radios instead of massive and crowded in-person ones.
Arizona firefighters have to eat 6 to 10 feet apart, crew members wave at each other instead of shaking hands and they attend virtual briefs on their smart phones or radios instead of massive and crowded in-person ones.
Wildfires rage in Arctic, sea ice melts amid Siberian heatwave
Officials said the Arctic is heating more than twice as fast as the global average.
Officials said the Arctic is heating more than twice as fast as the global average.
Bighorn Fire in Pima County fully contained; burned nearly 120,000 acres
The Bighorn Fire was caused by lightning that struck the Coronado National Forest on June 5. The dry, hot weather and the steep, rocky topography were the main challenges in fighting the blaze near Tucson.
The Bighorn Fire was caused by lightning that struck the Coronado National Forest on June 5. The dry, hot weather and the steep, rocky topography were the main challenges in fighting the blaze near Tucson.
SR 79 closed due to fatal crash involving 3 vehicles near Florence
The Arizona Department of Transportation says State Route 79 is closed in both directions between US 60 and Arizona Farms Road, due to the crash.
The Arizona Department of Transportation says State Route 79 is closed in both directions between US 60 and Arizona Farms Road, due to the crash.
Brush fire on Thunderbird Mountain in Glendale now 85% contained
Glendale fire crews are working to put out a brush fire that sparked on Thunderbird Mountain on July 9.
Glendale fire crews are working to put out a brush fire that sparked on Thunderbird Mountain on July 9.
The history-making moments that have happened so far in 2020 — and we’re only halfway through
It’s already been a year for the history books.
It’s already been a year for the history books.
Several Phoenix parks and preserves to close early on July 4 due to fire risk
The risk of fire has resulted in the Parks and Recreation Department to restrict access to trailheads at several desert parks and preserves.
The risk of fire has resulted in the Parks and Recreation Department to restrict access to trailheads at several desert parks and preserves.