Arizona Wildfires

Flood Fire flames in Pinal County, Arizona...
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Evacuation order lifted for Pinal County neighborhood as Flood Fire threat diminishes

Authorities lifted an evacuation order for an area near the Flood Fire in rural Arizona on Thursday night.
2 months ago
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Threat of Whitlow Fire lessens for Queen Valley residents

The threat level related to the Whitlow Fire east of metro Phoenix diminished over the weekend, authorities said.
2 months ago
An overhead view of the aftermath of the Watch Fire, which destroyed around a dozen homes in the Ar...
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FEMA approves disaster assistance for the San Carlos Apache Tribe

FEMA announced that disaster assistance is available to the San Carlos Apache Tribe to help recovery efforts for those affected by the Watch Fire.
2 months ago
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Arizona forestry agency allocates $2M to 10 wildfire mitigation projects

The Arizona Department of Forestry and Fire Management awarded over $2 million to support 10 projects designed to mitigate the threat of wildfires.
2 months ago
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Evacuations temporarily ordered in Yarnell area due to Crest Way Fire

Evacuation orders were temporarily put in place in the Yarnell area on Monday afternoon due to the Crest Way Fire, authorities said.
3 months ago
The Siphon Fire prompted evacuation orders for the Tortilla Flat/Canyon Lake area...
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Crews progress toward containment on Siphon Fire near Apache Junction, evacuation orders lifted

Authorities on Sunday lifted evacuation orders that were due to the Siphon Fire near the community of Tortilla Flat near Canyon Lake, east of metro Phoenix.
3 months ago
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Gate Fire in north Scottsdale forcing evacuations, road closures

A new blaze called the Gate Fire forced evacuations and road closures in north Scottsdale on Thursday.
3 months ago
Crews work to contain the Rose Fire in June 2024. Investigators determined that the June 2024 wildf...
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What caused destructive Rose Fire near Wickenburg? Investigators release findings

The Rose Fire, a destructive wildfire near Wickenburg earlier this year, was caused by railroad maintenance work, officials announced Monday.
4 months ago
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Farm Fire forces temporary evacuations for residents west of Prescott

The fast spreading Farm Fire forced temporary evacuations for residents west of Prescott on Thursday afternoon, authorities said.
4 months ago
The Sand Stone Fire  began on July 25, 2024, authorities said.  (Arizona Department of Transportati...
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State Route 87 opens northeast of Fountain Hills after Sand Stone Fire caused dayslong closure

A stretch of State Route 87 that had been closed for days due to the Sand Stone Fire reopened on Wednesday night.
4 months ago
The scene from the Romero Fire, one of two current wildfires near Kearny in rural Arizona, along wi...
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Crews making good progress against Romero and Circle fires in rural Arizona

Crews continue working to contain two large wildfires threatening land in rural Arizona near Kearny, officials said Monday.
5 months ago
Arizona needs more funds to fight extreme heat and wildfire smoke...
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Arizona AG advocates for FEMA to address extreme heat and wildfire smoke

Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes led a group of attorneys urging FEMA to recognize extreme heat and wildfire smoke as major disasters.
5 months ago
Smoke rises from the Black Fire. Evacuations were ordered July 14, 2024, due to the Black Fire in T...
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Evacuations remain in effect for Black Fire northeast of metro Phoenix

Evacuation orders issued Sunday for areas near the Black Fire northeast of metro Phoenix remained in effect Tuesday.
5 months ago
An overhead view of the aftermath of the Watch Fire, which destroyed around a dozen homes in the Ar...
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Watch Fire investigated as arson after devastating eastern Arizona tribal community

The Watch Fire is being investigated as arson after tearing through an eastern Arizona tribal community, authorities said.
5 months ago
A split-panel image shows smoke from the Freeman Fire on the left and a locator map on the right. T...
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Evacuation orders lifted for Freeman Fire, Arizona’s largest wildfire of 2024

Evacuation orders related to the Freeman Fire, Arizona's largest wildfire of the year, were lifted over the weekend.
5 months ago
An aerial view shows smoke from the Pius Fire in northern Arizona on July 9, 2024....
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Crews gain containment for Pius Fire northeast of Payson, but evacuation orders remain

Evacuation orders for the Pius Fire in northern Arizona remained in effect Friday, but crews were gaining containment of the incident.
5 months ago
Flames and smoke from the Hillside Fire in Arizona can be seen on the night of July 10, 2024, on th...
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Fake firefighter accused of spreading bogus evacuation news near Arizona wildfire

An Arizona man was arrested for allegedly impersonating a firefighter and telling residents near the Hillside Fire to evacuate.
5 months ago
The Ray Fire burning southeast of metro Phoenix....
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Evacuations lifted after crews stop spread of 2 wildfires southeast of metro Phoenix

All evacuations order related to two wildfires southeast of metro Phoenix have been lifted, authorities said Wednesday.
5 months ago
Southbound Interstate 17 was closed near Sunset Point July 8, 2024, due to a brush fire. (ADOT Phot...
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Southbound Interstate 17 fully reopens near Sunset Point after Perry Tank Fire

Southbound Interstate 17 was fully reopened near Sunset Point by Tuesday morning after a closure the day before due to the Perry Tank Fire.
5 months ago
Closeup of a hand holding a lit cigarette. Outdoor smoking is banned at Maricopa County Regional Pa...
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Outdoor smoking banned at Maricopa County regional parks to mitigate fire risk

Outdoor smoking was banned at Maricopa County regional parks as officials expanded existing fire restrictions.
5 months ago
Evacuation orders in northeast Scottsdale stemming from the Boulder View Fire were lowered Saturday...
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Evacuation orders lifted in northeast Scottsdale as crews progress on Boulder View Fire

All SET and GO alerts in northeast Scottsdale stemming from the Boulder View Fire burning five miles east of Carefree were lifted around 5 p.m. Sunday.
5 months ago
Campers roast marshmallows over a campfire. Officials are adjusting the fire restrictions around Ar...
Kevin Stone

Several Arizona recreation areas easing fire restrictions after getting rain

Several Arizona recreation areas are easing fire restrictions after recent monsoon rainfall reduced the risk of wildfires.
5 months ago
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Crews make progress as they battle Boulder View Fire

Numerous evacuations have taken place as the Boulder View Fire grew to an estimated 2,500 acres on Friday.
5 months ago
Westbound State Route 88 was closed north of Apache Junction for the Ghost Fire on June 21, 2024. (...
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Ghost Fire 100% contained, Westbound State Route 88 reopens north of Apache Junction

Westbound State Route 88 has reopened north of Apache Junction after brush fire closed the lanes on Friday afternoon, authorities said.
6 months ago