Billy Fire forces evacuations in Gila County
Murphy Ranch residents in Gila County have been ordered to evacuate their homes amid a wildfire that has burned more than 8,800 acres.
Crews work to contain Billy and Bronco fires
The Billy Fire has grown to over 12,000 acres northeast of the Valley, while crews try to contain the Bronco Fire in Gila County.
Latest numbers for Arizona's wildfires | Aug. 10
The Billy Fire is only 22% contained and over 8,800 acres have burned. The Dragon Bravo Fire is 38% contained after burning over 141,000 acres.
Latest numbers for Arizona's wildfires | Aug. 9
The Dragon Bravo Fire burning in Grand Canyon's North Rim has grown in acreage, and maintained its 36% containment. We're also taking a look at other fires burning in the state.
Dragon Bravo Fire grows, burning over 141,000 acres in the Grand Canyon
The Dragon Bravo Fire is now the largest wildfire ever recorded in the Grand Canyon, burning more than 141,000 acres. The fire continues to grow to the north, but at the South Rim, crews are about 11 miles from the flames. FOX 10's Kenzie Beach reports.
Latest on northern Arizona wildfires
The Dragon Bravo Fire, one of the largest wildfires in Arizona history is still burning, but crews are gaining ground. Meanwhile, the Billy Fire is still burning northeast of the Valley, within the Tonto National Forest.
Containment increases on Dragon Bravo Fire
The Dragon Bravo Fire is the eighth-largest wildfire in Arizona's history and is currently the largest fire burning in the continental U.S. As of Aug. 7, it's burned over 130,000 acres and is now 29% contained.
Kirkland Fire: DUI suspect accused of starting wildfire while driving on bare rim
A man is accused of starting a wildfire by driving his pickup truck on a bare metal rim for nearly three miles in Yavapai County.
Crews still battling 2 Arizona wildfires
Containment has dropped on the Billy Fire that is burning in the Tonto National Forest, with the figure having dropped to 46 percent. Meanwhile, a new community meeting will be held in Page on Wednesday night to address the Dragon Bravo Fire, which has burned for a month.
What is a pyrocumulus cloud?
Flames from the Dragon Bravo Fire near the Grand Canyon are creating a massive cloud of smoke, known as a pyrocumulus cloud. FOX 10's Krystal Ortiz explains what this is on Weather Wisdom Wednesday.
Neighbors speak at Dragon Bravo Fire community meeting
On Aug. 5, fire crews and National Park Service officials held a public meeting on the fire, which continues to grow near the Grand Canyon. The lightning-caused fire has burned more than 130,000 acres and is only 13% contained.
Containment drops on Billy Fire burning in Gila County
The Bill Fire sparked on July 9 in the Tonto National Forest, 15 miles south of Young. Murphy Ranch residents have been ordered to evacuate. The fire has burned over 3,000 acres. Containment on the fire has dropped to 46%.
Dragon Bravo Fire timeline
The Dragon Bravo Fire has grown into the largest fire that is currently burning in the continental United States since it sparked on the Fourth of July. The lightning-sparked fire is the 8th largest wildfire in the history of Arizona.
Billy Fire: Murphy Ranch residents ordered to evacuate
A community northeast of the Valley has been ordered to evacuate their homes amid a lightning-caused wildfire that has burned thousands of acres.
Dragon Bravo Fire burns 1 month after it was sparked
The Dragon Bravo Fire was sparked by lightning on the Fourth of July. One month later, the fire has burned over 120,000 acres, making it the eighth largest wildfire in Arizona history. The fire has destroyed at least 70 structures, including the historic Grand Canyon Lodge on the North Rim.
Today's air quality among worst globally in Midwest, Northeast
Smoke from ongoing Canadian wildfires has led to some of the worst air quality in the world across parts of the U.S.
Crews continue to battle Arizona wildfires
We are keeping an eye on several wildfires that are burning in Arizona, including the Dragon Bravo Fire, which is now one of the 10 largest wildfires in the state's history.
Man accused of starting Kirkland Fire with his truck
Deputies say the Yavapai County wildfire began when the man drove three miles on a wheel without a tire northwest of Wickenburg.
Dragon Bravo Fire grows to 114,000+ acres
The wildfire continues to burn on the North Rim of the Grand Canyon and firefighters say that area is one of the most difficult places to fight a blaze.
Dragon Bravo Fire: Evacuation order remains in effect
The wildfire burning at the north rim of the Grand Canyon is closing in on 112,000 acres and 9% containment as a "GO" evacuation order remains in effect for the north rim area. FOX 10's Kenzie Beach reports.