Wildfire Articles, Archive - Arizona wildfires

Arizona fire officials say they are taking steps to keep crews social distanced, but there will be times in the field when firefighters will have no choice but to be in close proximity.

As if firefighting wasn’t dangerous enough, crews grapple with COVID-19

May 18, 2020 On top of a challenging fire season, officials also expect difficulties in observing distancing in a job that relies on face-to-face communication.

Fire managers have restricted campfires in Arizona to limit the risk of human-caused fire following a wet winter.

Campfires, stoves, smoking banned on public lands for fire risk

May 11, 2020 Public land agencies are trying to limit human-caused wildfires this summer.

With many activities restricted during the pandemic, many find themselves observing the natural world more intensely.

The world outside, during the pandemic

May 8, 2020 As humans hunker down, life continues outside our homes.

A fire truck returns after responding to the Frye Fire in the Pinaleño Mountains, 2017.

An active fire season could be in store for Arizona

May 7, 2020 A state official says the coronavirus pandemic has complicated training efforts.

Firefighting gear hangs in the dock at Tucson Fire Station 3.

Arizona Senate OKs bill boosting firefighter cancer coverage

Feb 13, 2020 The proposal tightens rules enacted in 2017 that said certain cancers were presumed to be caused by workplace exposures.

Firefighters in Tucson battle a house fire, 2016.

Arizona Senate committee advances bill to bolster firefighter cancer claims

Jan 28, 2020 The unanimously passed bill targets a loophole some firefighters say is used to deny cancer compensation claims.

Mount Lemmon highway reopened after wildfire

Oct 29, 2019 Officials say the "Molino Fire" was human-caused.

San Xavier hay fire burns thousands of dollars of feed

Oct 4, 2019 The fire destroyed approximately 20,000 bales of alfalfa costing between $6.50 and $16 each.

A map showing the approximate location and perimeter of the Johnson Fire near Prescott, dated Sept. 22, 2019.

Wildfire evacuation forces 1,000 Prescott-area residents from their homes

Sep 23, 2019 The Johnson fire started on the last full day of summer.

A photo of the Museum Fire, burning near Flagstaff, taken Sunday, July 21, 2019 posted on theNational Wildfire Coordinating Group's inciweb site.

Officials: Spark from equipment striking rock likely caused wildfire

Sep 12, 2019 The fire, which burned 3 square miles near Flagstaff, wasn't due to negligence, according to officials.

Photo posted to a government incident tracking website of firefighting crews working on the containment line of the Museum Fire, July 28, 2019.

Wildfire burning in northern Arizona now 82% contained

Jul 30, 2019 Officials say the fire has scorched more than 3 square miles near Flagstaff.

A prickly pear cactus charred by the Sawmill Fire in Pima County in April 2017.

Enforcing fire restrictions in Arizona

Jul 26, 2019 People caught violating bans on federal lands face steep penalties.

Partial map of the extent of the Museum Fire, near Flagstaff, published Friday, July 26.

Weather helps crews get upper hand on Arizona wildfire

Jul 26, 2019 The Museum Fire threatened thousands of homes in the mountain community of Flagstaff.

Prime recreation spots could be altered by wildfire burning near Flagstaff

Jul 23, 2019 Locals wonder how the landscape might change as a result of the Museum Fire.

Smoke detectors installed by Golder Ranch recalled

Jul 16, 2019 The district says it's contacting members about certain defective, battery-operated alarms.

First Responders warn of the dangers of fireworks

Jul 4, 2019 Children are most at-risk for fireworks related injuries

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