Arizona Wildfires

Oak Creek near Sedona is set to reopen as Pocket Fire conditions improve. (InciWeb photo)

DAVID IVERSEN

Oak Creek reopens Thursday near Sedona after Pocket Fire, with more sites back Oct. 1

Interior Secretary Doug Burgum said the Drago Bravo Fire contributed to the recent deadly flash floods at the Grand Canyon. (KTAR screenshot and Grand Canyon National Park photo via Facebook)

KEVIN STONE

Interior secretary says Dragon Bravo Fire contributed to deadly Grand Canyon flooding

San Carlos Apache fire crew member Randy Lupe dies while supporting fight against Frijoles Fire

SERENA O'SULLIVAN

San Carlos Apache fire crew member dies while supporting fight against Frijoles Fire

Miriam Sim, 76, reacts while talking about her neighborhood largely burning to the ground after a wildfire hit the northern part of Spokane, Washington, Monday, Aug. 3, 2026. (AP Photo/Lindsey Wasson)

ASSOCIATED PRESS

Man suspected of setting wildfire in Washington served time in Arizona for killing father

Slide Rock State Park (Photo via AZ State Parks)

DAVID IVERSEN

Pocket Fire burn scar keeps Slide Rock swimming area closed through September

SERENA O'SULLIVAN

With Pocket Fire near Sedona 100% contained, officials significantly reduce closure area

A bridge over the Colorado River in western Arizona collapsed Tuesday after sustaining damage in a wildfire, authorities said. (U.S. Bureau of Reclamation photo)

KEVIN STONE

Fire damage suspected in collapse of bridge over Colorado River in western Arizona

The Latest

KYLIE WERNER | Jul 19, 2026
Tonto National Forest to lift fire restrictions citing lower fire danger

Stage 2 Fire and Emergency Recreational Target Shooting Restrictions will be rescinded as of 8 a.m. on Monday after being imposed on June 30 to minimize human-caused wildfires during periods of extreme fire danger.
DOUGLAS SANTO | Jul 19, 2026
Coconino National Forest to lift fire restrictions Monday

The recent rainfall from monsoon activity has made the Coconino National Forest safe for some fire restrictions to be lifted.
KYLIE WERNER | Jul 18, 2026
Grand Canyon to ease fire restrictions on South Rim due to increased monsoon activity

Officials said that Stage 2 fire restrictions would be lifted as of 8 a.m. on Sunday. However, they will remain in place for the duration of the 2026 season on the North Rim due to limited water resources.
SERENA O'SULLIVAN | Jul 16, 2026
How badly did the Pocket Fire damage land near Sedona? Crews are finding out

With the Pocket Fire mostly contained, crews are studying the burn scar to determine whether storms could cause flooding or erosion near Sedona.
KTAR.COM | Jul 14, 2026
Remaining Pocket Fire resources focus on repair work as crews move toward full containment

The Coconino National Forest wildfire, which broke out June 19 and presented challenges for firefighters, was listed at 83% containment in the final formal incident report.
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SERENA O'SULLIVAN | Jul 10, 2026
Gov. Hobbs orders flags to be lowered in honor of Arizona firefighter who died battling Knowles Fire

On Saturday, flags at all state buildings will be lowered to half-staff in honor of fallen firefighter Nick Hutcherson. He died in the line of duty in June.
DAVID IVERSEN | Jul 9, 2026
Wildfire near Cordes Lakes that forced evacuations downgraded as crews control it

The Rolling Fire forced temporary evacuations in two Cordes Lakes neighborhoods before crews stopped the wildfire.
HEIDI HOMMEL | Jul 8, 2026
How did last year’s Dragon Bravo Fire impact Grand Canyon water supply?

NAU researchers are studying how the Dragon Bravo Fire burn scar on the North Rim is changing the quality of the Grand Canyon drinking water supply.
DAVID IVERSEN | Jul 6, 2026
Sedona businesses feel impact as Pocket Fire keeps July Fourth tourists away

The Pocket Fire has driven visitors away from Sedona during one of the busiest weekends of the year, leaving businesses struggling as the wildfire grows.
ASSOCIATED PRESS | Jul 5, 2026
3 firefighters killed in Colorado, including 1 from Arizona, remembered for their bravery

Wildland firefighters gathered Sunday to pay tribute to three of their own who died after they were trapped by flames a week ago, one of whom was from Glendale, Arizona.
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DAMON ALLRED | Jul 5, 2026
Mina Fire near Yarnell reaches near-full containment, evacuations lowered

The Mina Fire that started near Yarnell northwest of the Valley on Saturday was nearly fully contained by Sunday, authorities said.
DAMON ALLRED | Jul 3, 2026
Desert brush fire near TPC Scottsdale contained after rapid response

Scottsdale Fire Department crews worked quickly to neutralize a small brush fire near TPC Scottsdale on Friday afternoon, authorities said.
KTAR.COM | Jul 2, 2026
Sycamore Fire north of Globe nears full containment as crews focus on repairs

Crews are nearing full containment on the Sycamore Fire north of Globe as repair efforts pick up, officials said Thursday.
SERENA O'SULLIVAN | Jul 2, 2026
Northbound State Route 87 reopens northeast of Phoenix following closure for brush fire

A brush fire caused a closure of northbound State Route 87 on Thursday afternoon but it was back open within an hour of closing, authorities said.
KTAR.COM | Jul 2, 2026
Steamboat Fire reaches 100% containment in Gila County

Fire crews fully contained the Steamboat Fire burning 6 miles northeast of Kearny in Gila County, officials said Thursday.
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KTAR.COM | Jul 1, 2026
Firefighters wrapping up work battling Spring Fire near Flagstaff

The Spring Fire near Flagstaff is all but fully contained, authorities announced Wednesday morning.
SERENA O'SULLIVAN | Jul 1, 2026
Northbound State Route 87 reopens near Fountain Hills after brush fire caused closure

A brush fire triggered a temporary closure of the northbound lanes of State Route 87 near Fountain Hills on Wednesday morning, authorities said.
SERENA O'SULLIVAN | Jun 30, 2026
Scottsdale Fire asks construction crews to stop starting brush fires

The Scottsdale Fire Department said construction crews started two brush fires in one week. Now, it's sharing prevention tips.
KYLIE WERNER | Jun 29, 2026
US 60 near Miami fully reopens in both directions after closure caused by Henderson Fire

The US 60 near Miami fully reopened Monday evening after a closure and restrictions caused by a brush fire, called the Henderson Fire, authorities said.
DAVID IVERSEN | Jun 29, 2026
Arizona land managers tighten restrictions as wildfires strain crews statewide

The Tonto National Forest and 10 counties imposed emergency fire restrictions as wildfires stretch crews and resources thin.
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SERENA O'SULLIVAN | Jun 29, 2026
Arizona firefighter among 3 killed while battling Colorado wildfires

An Arizona firefighter was among three first responders killed Saturday while battling the Knowles Fire in western Colorado.
KYLIE WERNER | Jun 28, 2026
APS restores power around Flagstaff, Grand Canyon after temporary shutoff due to fire risk

APS announced Sunday afternoon that power was fully restored to customers after it cut power around Flagstaff and the Grand Canyon Saturday to help prevent wildfires amid high-risk weather conditions.
DAVID VEENSTRA | Jun 28, 2026
Coconino National Forest moves to Stage 2 fire restrictions

Due to the threat of wildfires, northern Arizona's Coconino National Forest is cracking down on fire and smoking rules starting this week.
KEVIN STONE | Jun 26, 2026
APS cutting power around Flagstaff, Grand Canyon to reduce fire risk this weekend

APS will cut power around Flagstaff and the Grand Canyon this weekend to help prevent wildfires amid high-risk weather conditions.
KYLIE WERNER | Jun 24, 2026
SR 87 reopens outside of Fountain Hills after closure caused by Round Valley Fire

State Route 87 reopened in both directions two hours after a wildfire called the Round Valley Fire closed the highway outside Fountain Hills on Wednesday afternoon, authorities said.