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Arizona Fire Coverage

The latest news and video on fires and wildfires in Arizona and the West. Video News
NEWS

Arizona lawmakers press utility companies on wildfire mitigation and grid resiliency plans

TEP details wildfire prevention strategies and grid upgrades during Arizona Senate Committee hearing.
January 14, 2025

Arizona gets $10 million from the Interior Department for wildland fire support

DOI Acting Deputy Secretary Laura Daniel-Davis visits Saguaro National Park.
September 11, 2024

Wildfire that burned 15 structures near Arizona town was caused by railroad work, investigators say

The 266-acre wildfire began June 12 and was fully contained five days later at an estimated cost of $971,000.
August 19, 2024

Evacuation orders lifted for some Arizona residents forced from their homes days ago by a wildfire

The Boulder View Fire was 19% contained Sunday after charring nearly 6 square miles.
June 30, 2024

Arizona wildfire advances after forcing evacuations near Phoenix

As of Saturday night the fire was 0% contained.
June 29, 2024

Man accused of starting wildfire in national wildlife preserve near Arizona-California border

Multiple agencies, including the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and federal Bureau of Land Management, responded to the scene to assist firefighting crews.
May 27, 2024

The Buzz: Invasive plants and wildfire danger

Arizona's increasing risk of wildfire and encroaching invasive plants are putting native plants in peril.
April 12, 2024

Coronado National Forest launches Cochran Fellowship Program

Cross-border collaborative training in southeastern Arizona
April 9, 2024

Invasive Plant is Causing Concern in the Sonoran Desert

South African native can flourish in Central and Southern Arizona
April 1, 2024

Bisbee Main Street fire's cause still unknown

The mayor set to give an update at City Council meeting Tuesday
February 20, 2024

Arizona Board of Regents, Arizona State University receives $1.9 million for wildfire smoke preparedness

EPA hopes to award over $10 million to nine recipients under new grant program
February 6, 2024

Tucson man who started Molino II Fire ordered to pay restitution to United States Forest Service

Michael J. Sobcynski enters a plea agreement for using incendiary ammunition.
January 8, 2024

Two Douglas churches burned in suspected arson case assess the damage and ways forward

Costs for rebuilding the two historic churches has yet to be determined.
September 1, 2023

Lightning-caused wildfire burning uncontained in northern Arizona

More than 75 firefighters were battling a wildfire in northern Arizona near the Utah line.
August 6, 2023

Arizona holds 10-year remembrance for 19 firefighters who died in the Yarnell Hill Fire

Only one of the Granite Mountain Hotshots who was serving as a lookout survived the blaze.
June 30, 2023

Over 1,000 evacuees return to Arizona homes with brush fire now 30% contained

Investigators believe the fire was caused by humans but have not said whether the cause can be determined.
June 29, 2023
VIDEO

Understanding the Bighorn Fire Encore Special

The Bighorn Fire burned in the Catalina Mountains north of Tucson for 48-days over the summer destroying nearly 120,000 acres. (29:30)
May 16, 2021

Wildlife and the Bighorn

A look at some of the specific wildlife species that live in the Catalina Mountains north of Tucson and how wildfire impacts their existence. (07:17)
November 15, 2020

After the Burn

In the aftermath of the Bighorn Fire, researchers see a unique opportunity to better understand how fire impacts southern Arizona's delicate sky island ecosystems. (07:07)
November 15, 2020

Wildland Firefighter

A former wildland firefighter looks back at her life on the front lines.
September 30, 2019
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