Arizona Wildfires

This Wednesday April 20, 2022, photo provided by Bill Wells shows his home on the outskirts of Flag...
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Volunteers sought to clear debris from homes impacted Arizona wildfire

Coconino County officials are seeking volunteers to help clear debris from homes impacted by the destructive springtime Tunnel Fire.
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Tonto, Prescott national forests ease fire restrictions due to increased monsoon activity

The remaining national forests in Arizona with heightened fire restrictions have eased regulations amid increased monsoon activity.
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Wildfire in northwestern Arizona community leads to about 20 evacuations

A wildfire has forced the evacuation of about 20 people from the unincorporated Mohave County community of Wikieup in northwestern Arizona, authorities said Sunday.
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Mud and debris runoff from the 2019 Museum Fire burn scar is seen in Flagstaff near Route 66 on Wed...
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Arizona Gov. Doug Ducey orders National Guard to assist with Flagstaff floods

Arizona Gov. Doug Ducey on Saturday ordered National Guard members to Flagstaff to help with flooding mitigation measures.
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Grand Canyon, Petrified Forest national parks ease fire restrictions

Increased monsoon activity in the Arizona has resulted in a pair of the state's national parks easing fire restrictions.
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Coconino and Kaibab forests in northern Arizona lift fire restrictions

Having received significant precipitation from recent storms, the Coconino and Kaibab forests in northern Arizona announced Tuesday that fire restrictions have been lifted.
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Containment grows for Contreras Fire burning at Kitt Peak near Tucson

A lightning-caused wildfire that led to last week’s evacuation of the Kitt Peak National Observatory southwest of Tucson was 50% contained Tuesday, up from 40% in previous days.
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Tujunga Hotshots dig a fireline on the Pipeline Fire on June 12 (InciWeb Photo)...
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Containment continues to grow on northern Arizona wildfires

The containment of two northern Arizona wildfires continues to grow, aided by rain over the weekend, officials said Monday.
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More containment reached in Arizona wildfires following weekend storms

Following the first weekend of monsoon storms in Arizona, fire crews worked to reach more containment of wildfires burning across the state Sunday morning.
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Crews continue battle against Contreras wildfire in southern Arizona

ire crews continued work to contain a lightning-caused wildfire in southern Arizona on Saturday, authorities said. 
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Kitt Peak Observatory, Arizona tribal community evacuated for wildfire

The Kitt Peak National Observatory and a nearby tribal community in southern Arizona have been evacuated because of an encroaching wildfire, authorities said.
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The Tujunga Hotshots dig fireline to stop the spread of the Pipeline Fire. (InciWeb Photo)...
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Crews keep Arizona wildfires fires in check despite hot, dry conditions

Crews have been keeping two northern Arizona wildfires in check in recent days, and help from Mother Nature could be on the way.
2 years ago
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Parts of 2 Arizona national forests closing because of extreme wildfire danger

Parts of two northern Arizona national forests are closing to visitors temporarily to reduce the risk of human-caused wildfires, officials announced Thursday.
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Arizona Gov. Doug Ducey issues emergency declaration for Pipeline Fire

Gov. Doug Ducey issued a declaration of emergency for the Pipeline Fire in northern Arizona on Thursday, providing additional resources for response and recovery efforts.
2 years ago
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Officials expect increased activity at Pipeline, Haywire fires near Flagstaff

Officials were expecting increased activity Thursday for two northern Arizona wildfires that calmed down in recent days after spreading rapidly earlier in the week.
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With the monsoon season officially starting Wednesday, June 15, drivers are being reminded of trave...
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Here are tips on how to drive during monsoon storms in Arizona

With monsoon season underway in the Valley, drivers are reminded to "Pull Aside, Stay Alive" when storm activity reduces visibility.
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Smoke from the Pipeline Fire is seen from near Doney Park, Arizona, on June 13, 2022. (KTAR News Ph...
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Most evacuations lifted for Pipeline Fire near Flagstaff

Most of the related evacuations for the Pipeline Fire near Flagstaff were lifted on Wednesday evening, authorities said.
2 years ago
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Here are tips to keep your pets safe during Arizona wildfire season

Wildfires in northern Arizona are causing evacuations, prompting an animal rights organization to put out a reminder on how to keep pets safe during fire season.
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Wildfires burning near Flagstaff more than triple in size overnight

As high winds swept across northern Arizona, wildfires burning just north of Flagstaff more than tripled in size overnight, authorities said.
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A wildfire burning on the outskirts of Flagstaff, Arizona, on Sunday, June 12, casts a glow above n...
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Man burning toilet paper may have started Pipeline Fire in Flagstaff, authorities say

A man burning toilet paper may have started a wildfire in Flagstaff over the weekend that has burned thousands of acres, authorities said.
2 years ago
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Evacuations ordered as Haywire Fire becomes 2nd wildfire burning near Flagstaff

Another wildfire has sparked near Flagstaff, authorities said Monday, forcing evacuations around Sunset Crater Volcano National Monument.
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Pipeline Fire grows near Flagstaff; authorities make arrest

Some communities near Flagstaff have been evacuated and federal aid approved as a wildfire grew to about 5,000 acres late Sunday.
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An air tanker drops on the Pipeline Fire seen from Fort Valley in the afternoon. (Twitter Photo/@Co...
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Wildfire burning a few miles north of Flagstaff forces evacuations, road closures

A wildfire sparked six miles north of Flagstaff Sunday morning, prompting officials to issue evacuations for people in the area.
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Watermelon Fire in northern Arizona closes I-17 for several hours

A wildfire in northern Arizona closed Interstate 17 in both directions for several hours Sunday.
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