Intense wildfire season sparked by lightning fires
Wildfire season has already surpassed last year in total acreage burned and it could last through October. FOX 10's Lindsey Ragas has the story.
Wood Fire: Some people should be prepared to evacuate
The Pinal County Sheriff's Office says residents in the neighborhood off of North Hing Avenue, East Cliffside Road and North Battle Ax Road should be prepared to evacuate, if necessary, amid the Wood Fire, which has burned 6,500 acres in the Tonto National Forest.
Smoke from brush fire in Bumble Bee seen from I-17
Fire officials have asked the Bureau of Land Management to help battle a brush fire along Interstate 17 in Bumble Bee.
Colorado brush fire caused by electrocuted birds falling to the ground
More than 40 firefighters responded to the fire, which started when a group of birds were electrocuted by power equipment, caught fire and then fell to the ground.
Wildfire breaks out within McDowell Mountain Regional Park
Crews have stopped forward progress on a wildfire that is burning within McDowell Mountain Regional Park.
Forward progress stopped on McDowell Fire
Crews have made progress on a fire burning in McDowell Mountain Regional Park. The McDowell Fire is now 20% contained after burning 90 acres, the Arizona Dept. of Forestry and Fire Management said.
Colorado highway closed after rattlesnakes slow efforts to fight fire
Colorado officials say loose rocks and rattlesnakes are hindering firefighters’ efforts in Clear Creek Canyon after lightning ignited a wildfire.
Railroad maintenance sparked wildfire that destroyed homes near Wickenburg, officials say
Work on a railroad is blamed for sparking a wildfire near Wickenburg that destroyed several homes and forced evacuations, officials said.
Railroad work blamed for sparking Arizona fire
Work on a railroad is blamed for sparking a wildfire near Wickenburg that destroyed several homes and forced evacuations, officials said.
Western wildfires continue on path of destruction
Current wildfires have burned more than two million acres nationwide, and more trouble could be coming. California and parts of Oregon are preparing for very dry air and strong winds. Near the Nevada-California state line, wildfires are threatening hundreds of homes. In Oregon, more acres have burned in 2024 than any year since reliable record keeping began.
Sand Stone Fire scorches over 27K acres in Tonto National Forest; SR 87 reopens
The southbound lanes of State Route 87 have reopened as crews have gained some containment of the Sand Stone Fire, which is burning in the Tonto National Forest.
Element Fire in Mohave County grows over 5,600 acres
Residents are back to ready status for the Element Fire in Mohave County after crews made progress stopping flames from Vock Canyon.
Farm Fire burns in Kirkland area of Yavapai County
The Farm Fire burning in Yavapai County has residents near Kirkland on alert on Thursday, Aug. 8.
Smokey Bear turns 80: Here's how the fictional face of fire prevention was born
Smokey Bear, the fictional face of forest fire prevention, is celebrating 80 years. It's the longest running and most successful advertising campaign in American history.
Symbol of resilience: Lahaina's historic banyan tree thrives a year after deadly wildfire
In Maui's town of Lahaina, hope is emerging as the community recovers from last year's devastating wildfire. The 151-year-old banyan tree on Front Street, heavily scorched by the flames, is now showing signs of revival.
Lightning strikes to blame for several wildfires burning in Arizona
More than 800 lightning ground strikes have caused wildfires to spark across Arizona so far this year. Some of those fires are the Benchmark, Clair, Bartlett, and Wally fires.
Lightning strikes to blame some AZ wildfires
More than 800 lightning ground strikes have caused wildfires to spark across Arizona so far this year. Some of those fires are the Benchmark, Clair, Bartlett, and Wally fires. FOX 10's Kenzie Beach has the story.
Latest on Arizona's wildfires | Aug. 4
We're keeping track of several wildfires burning across Arizona. The Skeleton Fire doubled in size overnight to more than 3,000 acres. Another fire in the in the Buckeye Hills area is 100% contained Sunday evening. The Robbins Fire has been mapped at 71 acres. Meanwhile, the Sand Stone Fire has not grown in the last couple of days, but crews say there is still work to do.
Sand Stone Fire: Firefighters gain some control on the blaze
Firefighters are getting some control on the Sand Stone Fire burning in the Tonto National Forest. The fire is burning just 14 miles northeast of Fountain Hills and its closed the southbound lanes of SR 87.
Crews work to protect Sunflower from wildfire l FOX 10 Talks
Ron Hoon and Syleste Rodriguez discuss the local and national headlines, including the latest on an Arizona wildfire that has scorched over 23,000 acres.