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Photo of the Mulberry Fire taken the afternoon of Saturday, May 6, shortly after the wildfire started.

Mulberry Fire Slows After Burning 1,755 acres

Fire started Saturday; authorities say it is human caused.
Schools groups are taking the state of Arizona to court to get funding they say is owed for facilities repairs.

Episode 314: Groups Take State to Court to Pay for Critical School Repairs

And the Sawmill Fire led to evacuations and a $7 million containment effort.
Footprint of the Sawmill Fire, showing black line for containment along 94% of its perimeter, May 1, 2017.

Sawmill Fire 94% Contained, Evacuation Notices Lifted

Human-caused fire burned nearly 47,000 acres southeast of Tucson.
Megan Haller (left) and Shannon Zouzoulas (right) are sisters and owners of Arizona Hops and Vines winery in Sonoita.

Sisters Watched as Sawmill Fire Crept Toward Their Winery

Fire singed their property six years ago and left them wondering if it would happen again last week.
A map of the Sawmill Fire as of April 28.

Sawmill Fire Held to 47,000 Acres, 89% Contained

Fire managers focus on eastern side, hope to keep community of Mescal safe.
Empire Ranch Road at the Sawmill Fire, April 26, 2017.

Wildfire, at 47,000 Acres, May Have Started from Gunshots

Planes were grounded for a second time on Thursday, and more windy weather is in the forecast.
Money from the proposed sales tax would feed the budgets of Tucson police and fire departments.

Tucson Police, Fire Chiefs: Most of Fleets Outdated

Departments say they also need upgrades to bullet-proof vests, fire-protection gear.
The Sawmill Fire located 10 miles southeast of Green Valley, Arizona.

40,000-Acre Wildfire Slows, But More Winds Expected to Drive It Anew

Wind gusts to 35 mph coming in Thursday could spread Sawmill Fire near Sonoita.
The Sawmill Fire located 10 miles southeast of Green Valley, Arizona.

Winds Stoke Wildfire; Officials Estimate Up to 20K Acres

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

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

Wildfire Risk Goes Beyond Hottest Months, Officials Say

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

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

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

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

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

Moderate-severity fires can restore historical conditions in certain areas.

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