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Containment a Struggle on Burro Fire

Fire managers state need to be thorough and cautious before declaring containment, now at 11 percent.

Burro Fire Grows, Helped by Rugged Terrain, Weather

Similar conditions allowed fire to grow by 9,000 acres Sunday.

2017 Sees Hottest June on Record in Tucson

Average temperature of 89.7 degrees is the seventh hottest month on record.

Burro Fire Indicator of Extreme Dry Conditions, Official Says

Those celebrating Independence Day should be cautious due to abundance of dry fuels for wildfire.

Episode 143: How Do We Deal With This Heat?

Plus: Breaking Ramadan fast with a Tucson Muslim family.

Incoming Storm Could End Heat Wave

A storm system heading for Tucson means temperatures could get back to normal.

Tucson Breaks Another Daily Heat Record, at 115

Three days of recording-tying or record-breaking heat, National Weather Service reports.

Fire Burns Buildings in Sonoita, Prompts Evacuations

The Encino Fire has burned 1,300 acres and eight buildings, according to fire officials.

Tucson Heat Wave: One Record Tied, One Broken

'Significant weather advisory' issued for blowing dust in NE Pima County.

Ozone Warning Issued as Temperatures Set to Exceed 110 Degrees

The weather system that is bringing the heat also prevents pollutants from leaving the air.

Reid Park Zoo Closing Early This Week Due To Soaring Temperatures

The zoo wants to focus on caring for the animals throughout high-heat days, to resume normal hours Saturday.

Heat and Ozone Levels Forecast to Rise in Tucson

Air pollutant could be at elevated levels through Friday; hot temperatures will last through the weekend.

As Heat Returns, Officials Urge Safety

Normal summer weather patterns in Southern Arizona can be fatal.

Heat May Have Killed Illinois Man West of Tucson

34-year-old's body found on hiking trail in Saguaro National Park West.

This Year's Monsoon Forecast: 'Clearly Mixed Signals'

Equal chance of above-normal and below-normal rain; higher temperatures expected.

Cooling Stations Offer Urban Respite from Summer Heat

The sun can be deadly, but help is available in Tucson.

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