Crews took advantage of cooler temperatures overnight to complete a burnout in advance of a wildfire to stop it from reaching homes near mountains adjoining metro Tucson, fire management officials said Saturday. The burnout of vegetation to deprive the fire …
Federal officials have approved funds to help against the risk of flooding in wildfire-scarred terrain in Arizona’s eastern White Mountains. The U.S. Forest Service announced this week that a request for funding for emergency stabilization has been granted for the …
Arizona authorities are testing sirens in Sedona and Oak Creek Canyon to let people know what to expect in an actual emergency. The sirens are set to go off around 2 p.m. Thursday. A recent wildfire that scorched 31 square …
A wildfire in the Huachuca Mountains in southeastern Arizona has prompted authorities to warn residents to prepare for a possible evacuation. Cochise County Sheriff’s Office spokeswoman Carol Capas says the fire started around 3:30 p.m. Saturday but a burn estimate …
An Arizona legislative committee charged with figuring out how to pay survivor benefits to part-time Prescott firefighters killed in June is set to meet Tuesday. The House Public Safety, Military and Regulatory Affairs Committee meeting comes a month after Speaker …
A 10-square-mile wildfire burning west of Prescott, Ariz., not only has forced the evacuation of hundreds from their homes but it has cost $2.2 million to fight so far, official said. That price tag to battle the Doce Fire in …
A judge considered restitution claims for those who suffered property damage or other losses in Arizona’s largest wildfire. Caleb and David Malboeuf could be on the hook for up to $3.5 million. The prosecution and defense have agreed on more …