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The Sawmill Fire located 10 miles southeast of Green Valley, Arizona.

Winds Stoke Wildfire; Officials Estimate Up to 20K Acres

Apr 24, 2017 300 firefighters battle fire on state and national forest land south of Green Valley.
A Tempe fire truck arrives on the scene of a car accident.

Controlled Burn Part of Tucson Fire-UA Cancer Study

Apr 20, 2017 New hood might reduce cancer risk among firefighters.
A firefighter works at a scrub fire.

Wildfire Risk Goes Beyond Hottest Months, Officials Say

Apr 20, 2017 Officials from the Coronado National Forest and the National Park Service discuss conditions this year.
Flashing lights on top of a police car.

Tucson Police, Fire 911 Dispatch to Be Merged

Apr 12, 2017 Combining operations expected to improve response times, save money.
Looking down at the north slope of Mt. Bigelow in the Coronado National Forest.

Search On For Suspect in Mount Lemmon Fire

Apr 10, 2017 Molino Fire burned 50 acres before being subdued.
The Wallow Fire burns in the distance, in 2011.

Wet Winter Stocks Fuel for Fire Season in Southern Arizona

Mar 31, 2017 Precipitation leads to more fine fuels and grasses, and more risk of quick-spreading fire.
A firefighter works at a scrub fire.

Forest Service Gets OK to Seek Seasonal Firefighters, Despite Federal Hiring Freeze

Mar 28, 2017 The Forest Service has cut back on non-fire-related personnel.
The U.S. Forest Service allowed fire to burn more than 73,500 acres in northern Arizona last year.

NAU Study: Some Success In Pine Forests With Managed Wildfires

Feb 1, 2017 Moderate-severity fires can restore historical conditions in certain areas.

Tucsonans Seek Civility After Contentious Election Season

Dec 9, 2016 Plus, minimum wage effects, firefighting overseas, Tucson economic outlook.
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.

Memorial For Fallen Granite Mountain Hotshots Opens

Nov 29, 2016 Newest state park isn't a traditional park, but a hike commemorating firefighters.
The Grand Canyon in northern Arizona.

Grand Canyon Trust Creates Plan for Climate Change

Jul 11, 2016 'Southwest right in climate crosshairs ... a hotspot of projected change,' official says.
2016 Smokehouse Fire in Bridger-Teton National Forest, Wyoming.

Will High-Tech Cameras Replace Humans in Mountain Lookouts?

Jul 5, 2016 'Old-school' Arizona forest managers resist changeover, preferring human touch.
NOVA Fireworks Spiral Light

Fire Officials Warn of Dangers With 4th of July Celebration

Jul 4, 2016 Many holiday festivities could spark urban and wild fires if residents are not careful.

Three Years After Yarnell Fire, Sense of Loss Lingers

Jul 1, 2016 'Arizona Week' hears from hotshot still mourning his 19 fallen brethren.
Brendan McDonough, former Granite Mountain Hotshots crew member.

Yarnell Anniversary: Hotshot Mourns Loss of 'My Brothers'

Jun 30, 2016 Hotshot Brendan McDonough discusses that day and his recovery in aftermath.
A Tempe fire truck arrives on the scene of a car accident.

Camp Encourages Girls to Be Firefighters, Police Officers

Jun 23, 2016 Public safety jobs are dominated by men; camp aims to change that.

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