Wildfire Articles

Fire Blocked Safety Zone, Trapping Firefighters, Officials Confirm

Jul 5, 2013 19 died when wind-blown fire changed directions, curled around where they were building line near Yarnell.

Mt. Lemmon Blaze Grows Slowly, to 280 Acres

Jul 3, 2013 50% contained, but flareups reported when high winds hit area near Molino Basin overnight Tuesday.

Deadly Wildfire Continues Out of Control

Jul 2, 2013 Blaze that killed 19 firefighters has 'high' potential for growing beyond its 8,400 acres, officials say.

Prescott in Mourning: 19 Firefighters Killed

Jul 1, 2013 1,000 jam auditorium for memorial; tears, eulogies, prayers, moment of silence mark Sunday's tragedy.

Wildfire on Mount Lemmon Burns 200 Acres

Jul 1, 2013 Blaze possibly caused by lightning Sunday evening continues to grow on site of Aspen Fire of decade ago.

19 Firefighters Killed in Wind-Swept Blaze Near Prescott

Jun 30, 2013 'Hotshot' crew members caught as they were forced to deploy fire shelters, state forestry spokesman reports.

'Excessive Heat' Warning Remains in Effect in AZ

Jun 30, 2013 Temperatures to 116 Sunday, with limited outdoor activity advised; monsoon coming, but not soon enough.

Patagonia Wildfire 75% Contained

May 24, 2013 Mop-up beginning; flames no longer spreading

UPDATE: 'Significant Progress' on S. AZ Wildfire

May 23, 2013 Blaze near Patagonia 55% contained, at 10,775 acres, feds report

Horseshoe 2 Fire, Two Years Later

May 8, 2013 Chiricahuas blaze scorched 200,000 acres; recovery slow

Ten Years After the Aspen Fire

May 7, 2013 Mount Lemmon recovering slowly from historic wildfire

Learning From Fire

Jun 19, 2012 Interagency institute trains fire managers and analyzes fire behaviors

House OKs Speedy Aerial Tanker Buy

Jun 8, 2012 Waiting period waived for Forest Service purchase of new fire-fighting planes

Crown King Fire Slows, Cooler Weather Seen

May 24, 2012 At 16,240 acres, it's biggest AZ fire so far this season

UPDATED: 4 AZ Wildfires Surpass 22,000 Acres

May 17, 2012 More than 1,200 firefighters on the lines; state restrictions in effect

After The Flames, A Slow Healing

Oct 20, 2011 As Arizona forests rebound from recent wildfires, restoration experts plan for future flames.

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