Wildfires continue to burn throughout Arizona as summer heat just begins
PHOENIX (FOX 10) - Wildfires are continuing to burn throughout Arizona. And with the summer heat just beginning, it seems like it's a problem that could only get bigger. Crews are battling fires big and small across the state.
PHOENIX (FOX 10) - Wildfires are continuing to burn throughout Arizona. And with the summer heat just beginning, it seems like it's a problem that could only get bigger. Crews are battling fires big and small across the state.
Weather conditions complicating efforts to contain Woodbury Fire
Mother Nature turned up the heat on fire crews battling wildfires as crews endure triple-digit temperatures and windy conditions out at the Woodbury Fire, which continues to burn east of the Valley. FOX 10's Jennifer Auh reports.
Mother Nature turned up the heat on fire crews battling wildfires as crews endure triple-digit temperatures and windy conditions out at the Woodbury Fire, which continues to burn east of the Valley. FOX 10's Jennifer Auh reports.
Woodbury Fire continues to grow as crews work to contain it
Officials with Tonto National Forest say that the Woodbury Fire has continued to grow.
Officials with Tonto National Forest say that the Woodbury Fire has continued to grow.
Why are brush fires burning so close to homes and businesses this year?
It appears the Valley has had a number of fires breaking out close to homes and businesses this year, with a fire erupting on Tuesday near Scottsdale Road and Pinnacle Peak in the North Valley. So, is there a reason for these fires to be burning so close to home? FOX 10's Jennifer Auh reports.
It appears the Valley has had a number of fires breaking out close to homes and businesses this year, with a fire erupting on Tuesday near Scottsdale Road and Pinnacle Peak in the North Valley. So, is there a reason for these fires to be burning so close to home? FOX 10's Jennifer Auh reports.
Phoenix Fire: Brush fire in Scottsdale fully contained
Fire crews with multiple agencies have contained a brush fire near Scottsdale and Pinnacle Peak Roads.
Fire crews with multiple agencies have contained a brush fire near Scottsdale and Pinnacle Peak Roads.
Wet winter, cooler spring created ideal wildfire conditions
As is the case with a lot of wildfires this time of the year, weather conditions play a huge role, including the weather from this past winter. FOX 10's Matt Galka reports.
As is the case with a lot of wildfires this time of the year, weather conditions play a huge role, including the weather from this past winter. FOX 10's Matt Galka reports.
Human-caused Woodbury Fire still burning near Superior
Fire crews are still battling a wildfire that is burning in the Superstition Wilderness Monday. FOX 10's Ty Brennan reports.
Fire crews are still battling a wildfire that is burning in the Superstition Wilderness Monday. FOX 10's Ty Brennan reports.
Crews step up efforts on Coconino National Forest wildfire
CLINTS WELL, Ariz. (AP) - Smoke and driving delays are expected as firefighters ramp up efforts to suppress a wildfire burning in the Coconino National Forest in east-central Arizona.
CLINTS WELL, Ariz. (AP) - Smoke and driving delays are expected as firefighters ramp up efforts to suppress a wildfire burning in the Coconino National Forest in east-central Arizona.
Wildfire near Bartlett Lake now 50% contained, Bartlett Dam Road now open
Crews are making big progress on the first major brush fire of the season. The Mountain Fire is now 50 percent contained, but nearly 7,500 acres. The fire is burning east of the I-17 between Cave Creek and Bartlett Lake.
Crews are making big progress on the first major brush fire of the season. The Mountain Fire is now 50 percent contained, but nearly 7,500 acres. The fire is burning east of the I-17 between Cave Creek and Bartlett Lake.
Local fire department collecting items for crews battling Mountain Fire
CAREFREE, Ariz. (FOX 10) - More than 240 firefighters are battling Mountain Fire, about eight miles east of Cave Creek. They've been working around the clock to control these flames - it's now 50 percent contained. One local fire department in Carefree heard there were folks who were going up to the road closures to try and drop supplies off for the firefighters, and it gave them the idea...
CAREFREE, Ariz. (FOX 10) - More than 240 firefighters are battling Mountain Fire, about eight miles east of Cave Creek. They've been working around the clock to control these flames - it's now 50 percent contained. One local fire department in Carefree heard there were folks who were going up to the road closures to try and drop supplies off for the firefighters, and it gave them the idea...
Woodbury Fire breaks out near Superior
SUPERIOR, Ariz. (FOX 10) - Fire officials are working to battle a wildfire that broke out in the Superstition Wilderness. The fire is at 500 acres and is not yet contained. Officials say it's human-caused.
SUPERIOR, Ariz. (FOX 10) - Fire officials are working to battle a wildfire that broke out in the Superstition Wilderness. The fire is at 500 acres and is not yet contained. Officials say it's human-caused.
Drones helping firefighters in their battle against forest fires
More than 140 firefighters are battling the Maroon Fire near Flagstaff are using drones to help them, and it's the first time ever for the National Forest Service to use the technology in the battle against a blaze. FOX 10's Matt Galka reports.
More than 140 firefighters are battling the Maroon Fire near Flagstaff are using drones to help them, and it's the first time ever for the National Forest Service to use the technology in the battle against a blaze. FOX 10's Matt Galka reports.
Brush fire burns near homes in the West Valley; fire 90% contained
A brush fire has burned more than 1,200 acres of land near 169th Avenue and Dove Valley Road.
A brush fire has burned more than 1,200 acres of land near 169th Avenue and Dove Valley Road.
380-acre brush fire destroys trailers, vehicles near Wittmann
Firefighters say crews are responding to a 25-acre brush fire near Wittmann. According to the Arizona Department of Forestry and Fire Management, the brush fire is burning outside of Whittmann.
Firefighters say crews are responding to a 25-acre brush fire near Wittmann. According to the Arizona Department of Forestry and Fire Management, the brush fire is burning outside of Whittmann.
Rain could mean wildland fire danger for Scottsdale homes
Scottsdale fire officials say rain this week is likely to add to the risk of fire this summer.
Scottsdale fire officials say rain this week is likely to add to the risk of fire this summer.
Valley man organizes concert to benefit Camp Fire victims
Hundreds of people lost their homes or businesses in the Camp Fire in Paradise, California. A Valley man born and raised there, now wants to help give back to the community that was devastated by holding a benefit concert. FOX 10's Jennifer Martinez reports.
Hundreds of people lost their homes or businesses in the Camp Fire in Paradise, California. A Valley man born and raised there, now wants to help give back to the community that was devastated by holding a benefit concert. FOX 10's Jennifer Martinez reports.
Arizona brewery making beer to help California wildfire recovery efforts
In the aftermath of the deadliest wildfire in California history, beer might be able to play a role in the rebuilding effort. FOX 10's Matt Galka reports.
In the aftermath of the deadliest wildfire in California history, beer might be able to play a role in the rebuilding effort. FOX 10's Matt Galka reports.
American Airlines employees packed hygiene kits for California wildfire victims
Those who lost everything in the devastating California wildfires could be in temporary housing for months, and on Tuesday, hundreds of American Airlines employees stepped up to help out. FOX 10's Ty Brennan reports.
Those who lost everything in the devastating California wildfires could be in temporary housing for months, and on Tuesday, hundreds of American Airlines employees stepped up to help out. FOX 10's Ty Brennan reports.
Forest Service releases video of gender reveal explosion that caused wildfire
TUCSON, Ariz. (KSAZ/AP) - The U.S. Forest Service has released video showing an off-duty Border Patrol agent's gender-reveal party explosion that caused a massive wildfire last year in Arizona. The video shows the words "Boy and "Girl" written across a target that's surrounded by tall grass in Green Valley. When the target is hit, a flash of blue powder appears before the explosion sparks the Sawmill Fire, which burned more than 45,000 acres of state and federal land.
TUCSON, Ariz. (KSAZ/AP) - The U.S. Forest Service has released video showing an off-duty Border Patrol agent's gender-reveal party explosion that caused a massive wildfire last year in Arizona. The video shows the words "Boy and "Girl" written across a target that's surrounded by tall grass in Green Valley. When the target is hit, a flash of blue powder appears before the explosion sparks the Sawmill Fire, which burned more than 45,000 acres of state and federal land.
More Woolsey Fire evacuated residents return home
More Malibu residents were permitted to return home on Sunday after being evacuated from the Woolsey Fire.
More Malibu residents were permitted to return home on Sunday after being evacuated from the Woolsey Fire.