Arizona Wildfires

Tonto National Forest announced that it will be lifting fire restrictions due to fire danger in the area being reduced because of increased monsoon activity.

KYLIE WERNER

Tonto National Forest to lift fire restrictions citing lower fire danger

The Coconino National Forest will lift all fire restrictions on Monday at 6 a.m. because of the recent rainfall across the forest from monsoon activity, authorities said Sunday. (Coconino National Forest)

DOUGLAS SANTO

Coconino National Forest to lift fire restrictions Monday

Grand Canyon National Park announced that it will be easing fire restrictions on its South Rim Sunday due to reduced fire danger in the area from increased monsoon activity.

KYLIE WERNER

Grand Canyon to ease fire restrictions on South Rim due to increased monsoon activity

With the Pocket Fire mostly contained, crews are studying the burn scar to determine whether storms could cause flooding or erosion near Sedona.

SERENA O'SULLIVAN

How badly did the Pocket Fire damage land near Sedona? Crews are finding out

Pocket Fire resources are now committed to repair work.

KTAR.COM

Remaining Pocket Fire resources focus on repair work as crews move toward full containment

SERENA O'SULLIVAN

Gov. Hobbs orders flags to be lowered in honor of Arizona firefighter who died battling Knowles Fire

The Rolling Fire forced temporary evacuations in two Cordes Lakes neighborhoods before crews stopped the wildfire. (Arizona Department of Forestry and Fire Management photo via X)

DAVID IVERSEN

Wildfire near Cordes Lakes that forced evacuations downgraded as crews control it

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DAVID VEENSTRA | Jun 28, 2026
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KEVIN STONE | Jun 26, 2026
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