Taylor Kinnerup and Kate Ourada
Arizona’s News Roundup Special: A look back at the Yarnell Hill Fire with KTAR’s Jim Cross
In this special edition of Arizona’s News Roundup, Jim Cross sits down with Taylor Kinnerup for a 1-on-1 interview on the Yarnell Hill Fire.10 months ago
Danny Shapiro
Grandfather remembers fallen Granite Mountain Hotshots tragedy on 10-year anniversary
Lew Theokas remembers the last time he spoke with his firefighter grandson, Garret Zuppiger, who was one of 19 Granite Mountain Hotshots killed in the Yarnell Hill Fire.10 months ago
KTAR.com
Arizona receives federal grant to help with costs of fighting Diamond Fire in Scottsdale area
The state of Arizona’s request for federal funding to aid the battle against the Scottsdale-area Diamond Fire was approved, officials said Wednesday.10 months ago
KTAR.com
Evacuation orders lifted for Scottsdale-area residents near Diamond Fire
With the situation deemed safe, evacuation orders for Scottsdale-area residents near the Diamond Fire were lifted Wednesday evening.10 months ago
Serena O'Sullivan
Diamond Fire could endanger animals at Southwest Wildlife Conservation Center
The rapidly spreading Diamond Fire that started in north Scottsdale could endanger bears, wolves, foxes, coyotes and javelinas.10 months ago
Serena O'Sullivan
Evacuation orders lifted on Diamond Fire in northeast Scottsdale
The Diamond Fire exploded from a 5-acre brush fire into a 2,500-acre brush fire as of 8 p.m. on Tuesday evening.10 months ago
KTAR.com
10 years after deadly Yarnell Hill Fire, events to honor Granite Mountain Hotshots
The 19 Granite Mountain Hotshots who lost their lives in the Yarnell Hill Fire 10 years ago will be remembered Friday at several Prescott-area events.10 months ago
KTAR.com
Arizona seeing less acreage burned from wildfires this year than in 2022
Arizona has experienced about the same total number of wildfires this year compared to 2022, but has seen significantly lower acreage burned.10 months ago
KTAR.com
Multiple fires in southern Arizona forcing evacuations, road closures
Multiple fires in Cochise County in southern Arizona were forcing evacuations and road closures Thursday, authorities said.10 months ago
SuElen Rivera
Arizona wildfire activity low, but that could change in a flash
Despite exceptionally low wildfire activity across Arizona this year, forestry officials are warning that could change in a flash.10 months ago
KTAR.com
Vehicle fire spreads to brush, disrupts traffic on US 93 northwest of metro Phoenix
A brush fire disrupted traffic on U.S. Highway 93 northwest of metro Phoenix on Wednesday morning, authorities said.11 months ago
Delaney Penn
Apache Junction rehabilitates monumental sign that was damaged due to wildfires
Apache Junction has rehabilitated a monumental sign on the northeast entrance of State Route 88 that was damaged by wildfires.11 months ago
KTAR.com
SR 87 northeast of metro Phoenix reopens after shutting down due to brush fire
A brush fire northeast of metro Phoenix temporarily shut down State Route 87 on Sunday as crews worked to contain the blaze, authorities said.11 months ago
KTAR.com
Brush fire temporarily shuts down State Route 87 northeast of metro Phoenix
State Route 87 was closed northeast of metro Phoenix for several hours Tuesday afternoon because of a brush fire, authorities said.11 months ago
Brandon Gray
New crew locating system to be tested this fire season in Arizona
A state of the art device will be tested this fire season by the Arizona Department of Forestry and Fire Management.11 months ago
KTAR.com
Pinebrooke Fire temporarily shut down State Route 79 south of metro Phoenix
A fire that broke out Monday afternoon has shut down State Route 79 south of metro Phoenix near Florence, officials said.12 months ago
KTAR.com
Annual fire bans at Phoenix and Maricopa County parks start May 1
Maricopa County and the city of Phoenix will initiate their annual fire bans for parks and mountain preserves on May 1.1 year ago
KTAR.com
Tuzigoot National Monument closes to public due to wildfire until further notice
Tuzigoot National Monument in northern Arizona is closed to the public until further notice after a wildfire broke out on Sunday.1 year ago
SuElen Rivera
Despite heavy localized rain, risk for wildfires in Arizona continues to increase
A risk for wildfires in Arizona continues to increase, despite a wetter than normal winter that brought heavy rain across the state.1 year ago
Alex Weiner
Arizona county allocated over $340K in federal funding for wildfire defense programs
The Biden administration on Monday announced nearly $200 million in funding for wildfire protection projects in 22 states, including Arizona.1 year ago
Associated Press
Feds send $930 million to curb ‘crisis’ of US West wildfires
BILLINGS, Mont. (AP) — The U.S. is directing $930 million toward reducing wildfire dangers in 10 western states by clearing trees and underbrush from national forests, the Biden administration announced Thursday, as officials struggle to protect communities from destructive infernos being made worse by climate change. Under a strategy now entering its second year, the […]1 year ago
Haley Smilow/Cronkite News
Arizona fire districts face uncertain funding future after ballot measure fails
Arizona rural fire districts face a continued funding crisis after voters rejected a proposed a statewide sales tax increase.1 year ago
Danny Shapiro
Pilot program underway in Arizona aimed at eliminating firefighting foam linked to cancer
The Arizona Department of Environmental Quality has launched a pilot program that will eliminate foam linked to cancer in firefighters.1 year ago
