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A "Fire Traffic Only" sign during the 2017 Frye Fire in the Pinaleño Mountains.

Arizona Public Lands Less Likely to Burn in Wildfires Than Many Western States

Sep 25, 2017 Federal and state public land has similar percentage of acreage deemed at "high risk" of burning.
Crews work to clear Wet Canyon on Mount Graham. The canyon was overrun with debris and sediment when multiple storms brought heavy rainfall to areas that were severely burned during the Frye Fire.

USGS: Wildfire-Caused Erosion Endangers Western Watersheds

Sep 11, 2017 Denuded landscapes allow sediment to soak up or contaminate run-off.
A fire tower burned by the Frye Fire in 2017.

Looking Back on Fire Season in Arizona, and Places Touched by the Flames

Aug 31, 2017 Wildfire activity rose statewide, and Southern Arizona was home to some of the state's largest fires.
The Highline Fire, June 12.

Moisture Up, Fire Restrictions Down in Southern Arizona

Jul 24, 2017 Agencies are lifting fire restrictions for many parks and public lands.
A saguaro cactus in front of a dark monsoon sky.

Fire Restrictions Lifted in Coronado National Forest

Jul 20, 2017 Monsoon rains dampened the likelihood of blazes.
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Golder Ranch, Mountain Vista Fire Consolidate

Jul 18, 2017 Officials don't expect a change in service.
A lightning strike over east Tucson.

Monsoon Brings Danger of Flash Flooding to Arizona

Jul 17, 2017 Meteorologist: Deadly event near Payson is an example of flash-flood dangers.

Mount Lemmon Highway Reopens

Jul 14, 2017 The highway was reopened as the Burro Fire moved toward full containment.
Looking through a window of a truck at a firefighter watching the Burro Fire.

Containment a Struggle on Burro Fire

Jul 6, 2017 Fire managers state need to be thorough and cautious before declaring containment, now at 11 percent.
Smoke from the Burro Fire wildfire, July 1.

Burro Fire Grows, Helped by Rugged Terrain, Weather

Jul 4, 2017 Similar conditions allowed fire to grow by 9,000 acres Sunday.
A drone flying near a wildfire.

Man Suspected of Grounding Wildfire Operations With Drone Arrested

Jul 3, 2017 Prescott man accused of interfering with airborne firefighters at the Goodwin Fire.
Smoke from the Burro Fire wildfire, July 1.

Burro Fire Grows to 14,000 Acres, Prompts Closures and Evacuations

Jul 3, 2017 Flames were fanned by a storm system moving into the area, causing rapid growth on Sunday
A fallen log on Mt. Lemmon, Coronado National Forest.

Burro Fire Indicator of Extreme Dry Conditions, Official Says

Jul 3, 2017 Those celebrating Independence Day should be cautious due to abundance of dry fuels for wildfire.
Visitors to the Granite Mountain Hotshots Memorial State Park may hike about seven miles round trip, to the spot where 19 elite firefighters died in 2013. The mens' families had a hand in designing this memorial and wanted it to remain rustic.

Bells to Ring Friday in Memory of Yarnell 19

Jun 29, 2017 June 30 marks four years since flames of the Yarnell Hill Fire overtook 19 Granite Mountain Hotshots.
A controlled burn is monitored by firefighters.

Fire Restrictions on Federal Lands Tighten

Jun 26, 2017 Southeastern Arizona fires not allowed, even in developed campsites.
Crews battle the Encino Fire, which started on the evening of June 20, 3017 near the town of Sonoita.

Fire Burns Buildings in Sonoita, Prompts Evacuations

Jun 21, 2017 The Encino Fire has burned 1,300 acres and eight buildings, according to fire officials.

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