Lookouts at Forefront of Fire Spotting
Jun 26, 2014 Mac Tippins will spend 4-5 months on duty in Mt. Lemmon's Lemmon Rock Lookout.
When Wildfires Break Out, Smoke Jumpers First on Call
Jun 9, 2014 Jeff Davis, 77, spent nine fire seasons north of the Gila Natl. Forest chasing smoke; they put out fire, not with water but using tools such as shovels.
UPDATE: Northern AZ Blaze Grows in Size, Containment at 35%
May 27, 2014 Firefighter crews are expecting strong winds tomorrow, but say worst is behind them; they've burn a ring all the way around fire to contain.
AZ Week: Community Remembers Monument Fire Destruction
May 23, 2014 In June 2011 a fire started burning within the Coronado Natl. Forest, eventually spreading to about 29K acres in Huachuca Mountains.
3,000 Flagstaff Residents Poised to Evacuate; Threat Reduced
May 23, 2014 Wildfire in Oak Creek Canyon consumes 7,500 acres, stops short of city so far; containment at 5%, officials say.
AZ Week: Public Caution Needed This Fire Season, Officials Say
Apr 4, 2014 Park and forest services launch campaign urging people to keep an eye out for what they do outdoors, participate in fire prevention efforts.
As Fire Season Approaches, Yarnell Tragedy Examined
Mar 19, 2014 "For all of the sort of graphic and horrible qualities of the fire that made it so compelling to the general public, I don't think it taught the fire community anything," argues Stephen Pyne, fire historian at ASU.
Yarnell Fire: Communications Blackout Just Before Deaths
Sep 28, 2013 Radio issues cited in investigative report into blaze that killed 19 hotshot crew members near Prescott.
Monsoons Cut Fire Season Short; Longer Outlook Grim
Sep 16, 2013 100,000 acres burned in AZ this year, but heavy winter rains, snow needed to lessen future danger.
FEMA Rejects AZ Appeal for Fed Assistance in Yarnell
Sep 12, 2013 'A declaration was reasonable, justified for nation's deadliest fire in 80 years,' Gov. Brewer says.
AZ Politicians Protest Federal Decision on Yarnell Aid
Aug 12, 2013 Governor, House speaker take to Phoenix airwaves to express anger at rejection of disaster declaration for fire.
Law Changes May Ensure Hotshot Families Survivor Benefits
Aug 7, 2013 AZ house speaker drafting a retroactive legislation; mother of one of 19 firefighters having a news conference in Prescott Wed.
Brewing to Aid 19 Hotshots' Families
Jul 18, 2013 Arizona breweries making a special beer in honor of the Yarnell Fire fallen, all proceeds going to charity.
Yarnell Fire 100% Contained
Jul 11, 2013 U.S. Forest Service said the blaze that killed 19 Prescott firefighters ceased late Wednesday night.
'19 Heroes, Gone at the Turn of the Wind,' Gov. Brewer Eulogizes
Jul 9, 2013 VP Joe Biden: 'All men are created equal, but then a few became firefighters.'
Yarnell Residents Expected to Return Home Monday
Jul 7, 2013 Nearly 130 homes, structures were destroyed; 19 firefighters died in the deadly fire.Selected Archive Filters
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