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Sawmill Fire burning up ridge lines near Sonoita. Red tinge is residue of fire retardant dropped from air tankers.

Early-Season Wildfires Burn Through Management Budget

Jun 19, 2017 No official estimates for spending, but budget overages not unusual, official says.
The Lizard Fire near Cochise Stronghold.

Episode 320: Arizona Fire Season Sets Blazing Pace

Jun 16, 2017 Plus, checking in on Arizona-Mexico trade; and the start of the monsoon.
The Highline Fire, June 12.

Fire Managers Evacuate Residents Near Payson

Jun 16, 2017 A third community was warned to be ready to leave.
Cochise Stronghold in the Dragoon Mountains, where the Lizard Fire had burned 15,131 acres by midday June 13, 2017. Photo from June 10.

Wildfire Crews Gaining Upper Hand in Cochise County

Jun 14, 2017 Lizard Fire's growth slows; two-thirds of fire's perimeter now contained.
Cochise Stronghold in the Dragoon Mountains, where the Lizard Fire had burned 15,131 acres by midday June 13, 2017. Photo from June 10.

Containment Expands on Wildfire East of Tucson

Jun 13, 2017 Lizard fire surpasses 15,000 acres; officials report optimism in slowing it.
Plane drops retardant on the Lizard Fire, burning near Cochise Stronghold in Southeastern Arizona June 9, 2017.

Winds Drive Cochise County Wildfire to 14,900 Acres

Jun 10, 2017 Brush, grass scorched, power line threatened; containment at 5 percent.
The sun rises over a grassy meadow in the White Mountains of Arizona.

Climate Scientist: Leaving Paris Accord Bad for Southwest

Jun 1, 2017 The region is already experiencing the effects of global warming, says Valerie Trouet.
The Pinal Fire, south of Globe.

Official on Pinal Fire: 'What Nature's Intended to Do'

May 19, 2017 Fire managers have been waiting for this kind of burn to help restore the forest.
Photo of the Mulberry Fire taken the afternoon of Saturday, May 6, shortly after the wildfire started.

Mulberry Fire Slows After Burning 1,755 acres

May 8, 2017 Fire started Saturday; authorities say it is human caused.
Schools groups are taking the state of Arizona to court to get funding they say is owed for facilities repairs.

Episode 314: Groups Take State to Court to Pay for Critical School Repairs

May 5, 2017 And the Sawmill Fire led to evacuations and a $7 million containment effort.
Footprint of the Sawmill Fire, showing black line for containment along 94% of its perimeter, May 1, 2017.

Sawmill Fire 94% Contained, Evacuation Notices Lifted

May 1, 2017 Human-caused fire burned nearly 47,000 acres southeast of Tucson.
Megan Haller (left) and Shannon Zouzoulas (right) are sisters and owners of Arizona Hops and Vines winery in Sonoita.

Sisters Watched as Sawmill Fire Crept Toward Their Winery

May 1, 2017 Fire singed their property six years ago and left them wondering if it would happen again last week.
A map of the Sawmill Fire as of April 28.

Sawmill Fire Held to 47,000 Acres, 89% Contained

Apr 28, 2017 Fire managers focus on eastern side, hope to keep community of Mescal safe.
Empire Ranch Road at the Sawmill Fire, April 26, 2017.

Wildfire, at 47,000 Acres, May Have Started from Gunshots

Apr 27, 2017 Planes were grounded for a second time on Thursday, and more windy weather is in the forecast.
Money from the proposed sales tax would feed the budgets of Tucson police and fire departments.

Tucson Police, Fire Chiefs: Most of Fleets Outdated

Apr 27, 2017 Departments say they also need upgrades to bullet-proof vests, fire-protection gear.
The Sawmill Fire located 10 miles southeast of Green Valley, Arizona.

40,000-Acre Wildfire Slows, But More Winds Expected to Drive It Anew

Apr 26, 2017 Wind gusts to 35 mph coming in Thursday could spread Sawmill Fire near Sonoita.

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