Wildfires
Arizona’s wildfire managers have struggled to keep up with thinning small diameter trees on the forest floor in recent years, so Salt River Project will join with a number of Valley cities to help reduce the fuel load.
Jul. 11, 2023
The Department of Agriculture awarded $32 million to the San Carlos Apaches for wildfire mitigation earlier this year, and the tribe is working with Tonto National Forest to reduce fire risk near the reservation border.
Jul. 10, 2023
The Pilot Fire in Yavapai County has burned more than 32,000 acres since its start on July 1.
Jul. 10, 2023
Officials from the Coconino National Forest and city of Flagstaff are collaborating on a project to fix a critical piece of water infrastructure.
Jul. 8, 2023
The blaze is at 90% containment only July 12 and has consumed 589 acres.
Jul. 7, 2023
The Flying V Fire has burned 831 acres and is now 73% contained, according to officials. The modified closure of the U.S. 60 continues.
Jul. 6, 2023
Given Arizona's diverse — and sometimes, dangerous — terrain, fire officials often rely on technology to help them monitor and put out wildfires.
Jul. 5, 2023
The Arizona Department of Forestry and Fire Management has eyes on several fires across the state — most recently, the Charlie Fire.
Jul. 4, 2023
Officials are warning about the use of fireworks and the potential for sparking brush fires over the Fourth of July holiday.
Jul. 3, 2023
Friday marked a grim anniversary for Arizona. It has been 10 years since 19 wildland firefighters were killed while battling the Yarnell Hill Fire. Hundreds gathered on the lawns of the Yavapai County courthouse Friday afternoon to honor them.
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Jul. 1, 2023
Maricopa County Parks and Recreation are increasing the fire restrictions at all the parks they oversee.
Jun. 29, 2023
The Diamond Fire in north Scottsdale near the McDowell Mountain Regional Park is now fully contained and controlled.
Jun. 28, 2023
In its first year of using drones, the Phoenix Fire Department has flown more than 700 flights and credits the unmanned aircraft system with increasing safety and saving money.
Jun. 27, 2023
Coconino National Forest and the surrounding area including Flagstaff will enter Stage 1 fire restrictions ahead of the Fourth of July.
Jun. 26, 2023
Arizona’s wildfire season got off to a slow start because of the wet winter — but now as temperatures warm — larger fires are popping up, especially in southern Arizona.
Jun. 23, 2023
Tiffany Davila with the Arizona Forestry Department said it’s important to be proactive and vigilant under these conditions.
Jun. 20, 2023
The Oak Fire broke out Friday afternoon and quickly spread over 3,000 acres. But Starr Farrell with the Coronado National Forest said it took about a day for crews to get the flames contained.
Jun. 19, 2023
The National Weather Service based in Flagstaff issued a fire weather watch as a result of intense conditions. The watch, which applies from Saturday to Monday, identifies strong winds and low relative humidity occurring all throughout Monday.
Jun. 17, 2023
Three years ago, a wildfire burned nearly 120,000 acres through the Coronado National Forest. Now, the forest is slowly recovering from the damage caused by the blaze.
Jun. 17, 2023
This week, federal forest officials in northern Arizona are preparing for another large prescribed fire in the Coconino National Forest.
Jun. 13, 2023
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