Forest Service chief expects busy firefighting season

The head of the U.S. Forest Service warned of an "above average" fire season that could cost the agency more than $1 billion and require shifting funds from programs designed to prevent wildfires.

Arizona campaign urges action to reduce wildfire threat

Arizona emergency management officials are launching a publicity campaign urging homeowners and business owners to do what they can to reduce the threat of wildfires.

Rebuilding from the Slide fire: Sen. Flake tours parts of Sedona

With wildfire season fast approaching, parts of Sedona are still recovering from the Slide fire, which ravaged the region almost a year ago.

Prescott may replace fire-fuel crew with contractors

Prescott's fire chief says a proposed dissolution of a city crew that removes potential fuel for wildfires would make it highly doubtful that the city will ever replace the Granite Mountain...

Forest district records zero human-caused wildfires in 2014

A forest district south of the Grand Canyon says it had zero human-caused wildfires last year, marking the first time that's happened since 1965.

Prescott stops appeal over hotshot survivor benefits

The City of Prescott decided not to appeal rulings that grant survivor benefits to three families of the fallen Granite Mountain Hot Shot Firefighters.

Judge approves requested pause in Yarnell Hill Fire lawsuit

A federal judge has agreed to put on hold a wrongful-death lawsuit stemming from the deaths of 19 firefighters in the 2013 Yarnell Hill Fire.

Judge upholds retirement board's decision on fallen Hotshot

A Yavapai County Superior Court judge has upheld a retirement board's decision to grant benefits to one of the 19 firefighters killed in the June 2013 Yarnell Hill Fire.

Memorial board wants state parks system to buy Hotshots site

A state board responsible for planning a memorial for 19 Prescott firefighters is recommending that Arizona's state park system buy the site where the men perished in 2013 during the Yarnell...