Lightning-Sparked Blazes Mean Decisions for Fire Managers
Naturally occurring fires can be managed for some benefit, but often must be extinguished for safety concerns.
Fireworks for the 4th? A Few Tips Can Help Prevent Fires
Drought conditions continue as people prepare to celebrate Independence Day.
Prescott Cancels July 4 Fireworks Show Amid Fire Danger
Dry conditions cause concern for public safety, according to city's fire chief
Ducey Warns of High Wildfire Danger in Arizona This Summer
The Arizona governor said the federal government needs to step up fire prevention to lessen need for firefighting.
Drought Drives Critical Summer Wildfire Forecast
Forestry officials are trying to get out in front of dry conditions brought on by dry conditions and other factors.
Managers Encourage Prevention Amid Growing Fire Seasons
One study predicts the area burned by fires will be six times larger in two decades.
Arizona Wildfire Grows but Weather Conditions Improve
The so-called Tinder Fire had consumed almost 18 square miles south of Flagstaff by Tuesday morning.
Dry Weather Pushing Tucson Area to Peak Wildfire Season
Lack of moisture, high temperatures and windy days make for prime fire conditions.
Climate Change Driving Longer Wildfire Season, UA Researcher Says
Data suggest Arizonans can expect a year-round wildfire season.
Fire Forecast Sparks 'Extreme Concern' for Managers
Predicted conditions, comparable to record fire seasons, saw officials move preparations earlier in the year.
Fire in Dragoon Mountains Burns 3,000 Acres
Overnight evacuation ordered Saturday due to the Knob Hill fire.
Coronado National Forest Offers Permits to Gather Dead Trees for Firewood
Households limited to a single permit, allowing up to two cords of wood to be harvested.
Report: Climate Change, Budget Limitations Making U.S. Wildfires Worse
Lack of political urgency and social push stand in way of addressing the problem, historian says.
Arizona Public Lands Less Likely to Burn in Wildfires Than Many Western States
Federal and state public land has similar percentage of acreage deemed at "high risk" of burning.
USGS: Wildfire-Caused Erosion Endangers Western Watersheds
Denuded landscapes allow sediment to soak up or contaminate run-off.
