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.

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.

Gasline Fire burns about 120 acres in Pinal County
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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.

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.

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. 

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.

Gov. Ducey orders flags lowered to half-staff in honor of Granite Mountain Hotshots

On June 30, 2013, 19 elite firefighters known as members of the Granite Mountain Hotshots were killed battling a wildfire northwest of Phoenix after a change in wind direction pushed the flames back toward their position.

Avondale Fire burns over 800 acres, evacuations lifted

The Avondale Fire started on June 26. It was previously reported to be 980 acres - and burning close to the Estrella Mountains, according to the Avondale Fire Department. 

Crews battle overnight brush fire near the I-17

Phoenix fire officials fought a brush fire near the I-17 and Daisy Mountain late Saturday night.

Central Fire contained, reached almost 5,000 acres burned off the I-17

The Central Fire burning near New River has spread into the Tonto National Forest. This is the second wildfire to hit the area along with the Bush Fire, which is the fifth-largest wildfire in Arizona history.