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Officer: Wildfire danger extreme this summer

3/31/2022
PHOENIX — Wet weather last year and predicted hot, dry spring and summer are going to result in a “very extreme” potential for wildfires this year according to the state’s fire management officer.

Officials prepare for this year’s fire season

3/28/2022
Local fire officials are ramping up for what could be another busy fire season in the Valley as fire departments are scheduled to participate in wildland fire training next week. Departments such …

It’s Southwest Wildfire Awareness Week

3/28/2022
Each year, nine out of 10 wildfires across the country are started by people. According to the Arizona Department of Forestry and Fire Management, in 2021, 71% of Arizona’s fires were human …

How years of fighting every wildfire helped fuel the …

8/4/2021
After so many smoke-filled summers and record-setting burns, residents of Western North America are no strangers to wildfires. Still, many questions are circulating about why forest fires are …

Montrose: What’s in wildfire smoke?

7/21/2021
Fire and health officials began issuing warnings about wildfire smoke several weeks earlier than normal this year.

Arizona legislators push Ducey for fire prevention

6/18/2021
PHOENIX — Gov. Doug Ducey signed a $100 million plan to fight current fires, but not before hearing from Democratic leaders about what’s not in the legislation: preventing future blazes …

Wildfire prevention gets boost from behind bars with …

5/11/2021
It’s important to have boots on the ground when battling wildfires. And come July 1, the Arizona Department of Forestry and Fire Management will be able to start putting 1,400 more boots on the ground.

Are you ready for fire season? Goodyear Fire captain …

4/19/2021
Scenic hillsides and open desert dotted with Saguaros, creosote bush and other plants are a draw for many living in Goodyear communities like Estrella, but with the serenity of life outside the asphalt jungle comes responsibility.

County advises residents to have Ready, Set, Go plan …

4/18/2021
Maricopa County Emergency Management has issued a series of tips for residents as wildfire season approaches.

Flagging monsoon leads to longer Arizona wildfire …

10/26/2020
Arizona’s lack of monsoons and extreme drought conditions this year have lengthened the fire season for the state as well as making fires more severe.

Avondale Fire near Phoenix Raceway forces evacuations

6/26/2020
Over 30 homes have been evacuated as crews from multiple agencies battle a brush fire near Phoenix Raceway.

Stage 1 fire restrictions begin this week in …

6/20/2019
Lighting fireworks usually happens in times of celebration, but even then, doing so could lead to dire consequences, especially when the aftermath affects …