Kevin Stone
Federal officials unveil 10-year strategy to mitigate wildfires in Arizona, other states
Federal officials on Tuesday unveiled a 10-year strategy to mitigate the growing threat of wildfires in Arizona and other susceptible states.4 days ago
Associated Press
Arizona Gov. Ducey’s $14.2 billion budget proposal includes tax credits, border funding
Gov. Doug Ducey on Friday proposed a tax credit for Arizona's working poor, the first time in his eight years of pushing tax cuts that he pitched a benefit targeted at the lowest-income taxpayers.8 days ago
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Forest Service allots $2.3M to replace infrastructure destroyed by Telegraph Fire
The Tonto National Forest will receive $2.3 million in federal funding to repair infrastructure damaged as a result of the Telegraph Fire.1 month ago
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Four Peaks Brewing helping restore fire damage of namesake Arizona wilderness
Four Peaks Brewing Co. plans to host multiple cleanup efforts this fall to help restore the Arizona wilderness from which the Tempe business gets its name after the area was ravaged by a wildfire last year.4 months ago
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Wing reportedly fell off plane before crash that killed 2 Arizona firefighters
Federal authorities investigating the crash of a small plane that killed two firefighters responding to a wildfire in northwestern Arizona included an account of the possibility that the aircraft’s left wing fell off, according to a preliminary report released Tuesday.6 months ago
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2 national forests in Arizona lift fire restrictions as danger decreases
Two national forests in Arizona dropped fire restrictions Wednesday, citing reduced danger due to recent monsoon activity.6 months ago
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Forests in Arizona ease fire restrictions following heavy rains
Fire restrictions were relaxed Friday at Tonto National Forest and Grand Canyon National Park following heavy rainfall from recent monsoon storms.6 months ago
Kevin Stone
Evacuation orders lifted for Tiger Fire north of Phoenix area
Officials lifted all evacuation orders related to the Tiger Fire north of the Phoenix area on Wednesday morning.6 months ago
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Flags to fly at half-staff in Arizona for fire personnel who died in plane crash
Arizona Gov. Doug Ducey ordered flags be lowered to half-staff on Tuesday at all state buildings in honor of two wildland firefighting aircraft personnel who died Saturday in a plane crash.6 months ago
Associated Press
Firefighters make progress against big fires in US West
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Dozens of wildfires burned across the torrid U.S. West on Monday, but fire agencies reported some progress in corralling the flames and forecasters predicted a gradual decrease in extreme temperatures. The fires have forced evacuations in numerous areas with scattered homes and tiny communities where some burned houses and other structures […]6 months ago
Associated Press
Heat wave blankets US West as fires rage in several states
Firefighters struggled to contain an exploding Northern California wildfire under blazing temperatures as another heat wave blanketed the West.6 months ago
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Area near Tiger Fire north of Phoenix warned of potential evacuation
Residents near the Tiger Fire north of the Phoenix area were warned Thursday that more evacuations could be coming.7 months ago
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Closures on Arizona state land lifting Friday with fire restrictions for some
Arizona forest fire officials said closures on state trust land will be lifted early Friday.7 months ago
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Multiple national forests in Arizona reopen after rains reduce fire risk
Three national forests in northern Arizona have lifted closures that were implemented last month in response to elevated wildfire risks.7 months ago
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Arizona Game and Fish advises against giving wildlife food, littering
Wildlife officials advised Friday to those living in or visiting bear country to not feed or leave food accessible to wildlife.7 months ago
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Fireworks still on across Arizona despite hot and potentially dry July 4
With the pandemic winding down, cities and towns across the state are looking toward a more typical Fourth of July this year – and typical in Arizona means balancing fireworks against the potential for wildfire.7 months ago
Associated Press
Rain, progress allow for scaled-back operations at 2 Arizona wildfires
Recent rain and progress in containing two major wildfires that threatened several communities in Arizona's high country are allowing authorities to scale back operations in some areas.7 months ago
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Parking restrictions placed on Valley trailheads for Fourth of July
Access will be restricted to trailheads in the city of Phoenix's desert parks and mountain preserves on the Fourth of July to reduce fire danger, officials announced Tuesday.7 months ago
Associated Press
‘Orange skies’: Biden raising federal pay to fight wildfires
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Biden administration said Wednesday it is hiring more federal firefighters — and immediately raising their pay — as officials ramp up response efforts in the face of a severe drought that is setting the stage for another destructive summer of intense wildfires across the West. President Joe Biden announced the moves […]7 months ago
Kevin Stone
Ducey orders flags to half-staff to honor 19 killed in 2013 Yarnell Hill Fire
Arizona Gov. Doug Ducey has ordered flags on state buildings to be flown at half-staff on Wednesday to honor the firefighters killed while battling the Yarnell Hill Fire eight years ago.7 months ago
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Here’s the latest on Arizona’s most disruptive active wildfires
As wildfire season rages on across Arizona, here’s an updated look at the state's most disruptive active blazes.7 months ago
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Last remaining Backbone Fire road closure lifted as containment grows
The last remaining highway closure related to the Backbone Fire near Strawberry was lifted Tuesday as crews continued to gain control of the situation, authorities said.7 months ago
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Evacuations lifted for Wyrick Fire in Heber-Overgaard area
Evacuations prompted by the Wyrick Fire in the Heber-Overgaard area earlier this week were lifted Thursday morning.7 months ago
