Wildfire Articles

1,145 people remain evacuated as crews dig containment line around Arizona brush fire

Jun 28, 2023 The fire is burning near homes in the Scottsdale area.

Western Hemp Fire burns 1,000 acres on Fort Huachuca

Jun 27, 2023 The fire has damaged one of the main power lines to the military installation

Multiple fires break out in Hereford, Palominas area

Jun 22, 2023 Three fires started around 11 a.m. Thursday

Fire near Ventana Canyon

Jun 20, 2023 The fire started in the Catalina Mountains in the early morning hours of Tuesday.

Reeves Fire burns 88 acres east of Tombstone

Jun 14, 2023 The fire's cause has yet to be determined

ADEQ, fire departments dispose over 6,000 gallons of firefoam containing PFAS

Jun 9, 2023 The collaboration comes from the AFFF Take Back and Replace pilot-program

Judge says fire retardant drops are polluting streams but allows use to continue

May 26, 2023 The ruling Friday from U.S. District Judge Dana Christensen came after environmentalists sued the government for dropping the red slurry material into waterways hundreds of times over the past decade.

Authorities make arson arrest related to two Douglas church fires

May 24, 2023 A man who lives in Douglas was taken into custody by federal authorities.

Two Douglas churches catch fire

May 23, 2023 One church suffered significant damage

Forest Service locates fire suspect

May 4, 2023 The man is accused of starting a fire near Mt. Lemmon

Forest service officials look for Molino 2 Wildfire suspect.

May 2, 2023 Video evidence has been released.

Fire on road to Mt. Lemmon

Apr 30, 2023 The fire closed the Catalina Highway.

The Buzz: A wet winter brings increased wildfire danger

Apr 28, 2023 Experts give a fire outlook and talk about recovery.

I-10 remains closed Wednesday morning due to deadly crash. Air quality remains an issue in the area

Feb 15, 2023 The incident involves a crashed commercial truck that was carrying nitric acid.

Crash involving hazardous material fire closes Interstate 10 east of Tucson

Feb 14, 2023 I-10 is closed in both directions between Kolb and Rita roads. People warned to avoid the area.

Tucson Fire Department received a record number of calls in 2022

Jan 25, 2023 Rising population brings rising demand for TFD services

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