Wildfire Articles

Wildfire Managers Talk Preparedness During Peak Season

May 27, 2018 A discussion about what happens behind the scenes when a fire sparks.

Drought Drives Critical Summer Wildfire Forecast

May 24, 2018 Forestry officials are trying to get out in front of dry conditions brought on by dry conditions and other factors.

Pinery Fire Burns 12 Acres SE of Willcox

May 14, 2018 The Arizona Department of Forestry says the wildfire was human caused.

Managers Encourage Prevention Amid Growing Fire Seasons

May 3, 2018 One study predicts the area burned by fires will be six times larger in two decades.

Arizona Wildfire Grows but Weather Conditions Improve

May 1, 2018 The so-called Tinder Fire had consumed almost 18 square miles south of Flagstaff by Tuesday morning.

Fire Starts on Mount Lemmon

Apr 30, 2018 Smoke from the "Bug" Fire was visible from Tucson Monday.

Dry Weather Pushing Tucson Area to Peak Wildfire Season

Apr 19, 2018 Lack of moisture, high temperatures and windy days make for prime fire conditions.

Climate Change Driving Longer Wildfire Season, UA Researcher Says

Mar 24, 2018 Data suggest Arizonans can expect a year-round wildfire season.

Dry, Hot Winter Ending, Southwest Faces Dry, Hot Spring

Mar 15, 2018 Continued arid conditions forecasted by NOAA for the entire Southern Arizona, increasing fire risk.

Controlled Burn Thursday at Sweetwater Wetlands

Mar 7, 2018 Fire will train TFD crews and destroy mosquito habitat.

Bisbee Conducting City Business in Temporary Cochise County Digs

Mar 1, 2018 City leaders still looking for permanent site after October 2017 fire.

Fire Forecast Sparks 'Extreme Concern' for Managers

Feb 22, 2018 Predicted conditions, comparable to record fire seasons, saw officials move preparations earlier in the year.

Fire in Dragoon Mountains Burns 3,000 Acres

Feb 12, 2018 Overnight evacuation ordered Saturday due to the Knob Hill fire.

Southern Arizona Crews Head to California to Help Fight Fires

Dec 7, 2017 California facing with shortage of firefighters, with most seasonal firefighters released.

Coronado National Forest Offers Permits to Gather Dead Trees for Firewood

Nov 15, 2017 Households limited to a single permit, allowing up to two cords of wood to be harvested.

Report: Climate Change, Budget Limitations Making U.S. Wildfires Worse

Oct 20, 2017 Lack of political urgency and social push stand in way of addressing the problem, historian says.

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