2016 Forecast: Another Dangerous Year for Wildfires
Rainy 2015, lack of fire in recent years make conditions severe this fire season.
Minimal El Niño Rains Create Prime Conditions for Wildfire
Dry vegetation and blowing winds increase risk for hazardous dust storms.
Prescribed Burns Under Way to Prepare for Active Fire Season
Two controlled fires on 30,000 acres will clear dry vegetation in Galiuro Mountains.
Sunday Storms Slow Two Tucson Area Wildfires
Blazes burning in Catalinas, Santa Ritas lose speed after recent monsoon downpour.
AZ WEEK: Fire Burns, Benefits Southern Arizona
Arizona Week explores various consequences of summer wildfires
Arizona Fire Season Looks Bad, But Not Worst in West
El Niño weather makes Pacific Northwest and California more susceptible to fire.
Arizona Wildfire Season is Late; Still Coming and May Be Bad
Desert regions could face worst fires because of growing vegetation, followed by dryness.
Southern Arizona Fire Season Could Be Short But Severe
Spring storm systems are delaying start, but dry fuels are still abundant
Forest Service: Early season fire on Mt. Lemmon was a 'wake-up call'
Agency says it's ready for wildfire season
Wind, Dryness Lead to SE Arizona's First Warning of Season
Weather Service's 'Red Flag' in effect through 8 p.m. Tuesday, could be extended beyond in 5 counties.
Metro Week: Fire Season Underway, Prep Began Months Ago
lookouts watch for smoke, districts help residents create "defensible space."
Lookouts at Forefront of Fire Spotting
Mac Tippins will spend 4-5 months on duty in Mt. Lemmon's Lemmon Rock Lookout.
AZ Week: Community Remembers Monument Fire Destruction
In June 2011 a fire started burning within the Coronado Natl. Forest, eventually spreading to about 29K acres in Huachuca Mountains.
AZ Week: Public Caution Needed This Fire Season, Officials Say
Park and forest services launch campaign urging people to keep an eye out for what they do outdoors, participate in fire prevention efforts.
Wildfire on Mount Lemmon Burns 200 Acres
Blaze possibly caused by lightning Sunday evening continues to grow on site of Aspen Fire of decade ago.
