More Arizona Environment Fire Stories

As Fire Season Approaches, Yarnell Tragedy Examined

"For all of the sort of graphic and horrible qualities of the fire that made it so compelling to the general public, I don't think it taught the fire community anything," argues Stephen Pyne, fire historian at ASU.

Monsoons Cut Fire Season Short; Longer Outlook Grim

100,000 acres burned in AZ this year, but heavy winter rains, snow needed to lessen future danger.

AZ Politicians Protest Federal Decision on Yarnell Aid

Governor, House speaker take to Phoenix airwaves to express anger at rejection of disaster declaration for fire.

Yarnell Fire 100% Contained

U.S. Forest Service said the blaze that killed 19 Prescott firefighters ceased late Wednesday night.

Deadly Wildfire Continues Out of Control

Blaze that killed 19 firefighters has 'high' potential for growing beyond its 8,400 acres, officials say.

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.

Prescott in Mourning: 19 Firefighters Killed

1,000 jam auditorium for memorial; tears, eulogies, prayers, moment of silence mark Sunday's tragedy.

19 Firefighters Killed in Wind-Swept Blaze Near Prescott

'Hotshot' crew members caught as they were forced to deploy fire shelters, state forestry spokesman reports.

'Excessive Heat' Warning Remains in Effect in AZ

Temperatures to 116 Sunday, with limited outdoor activity advised; monsoon coming, but not soon enough.

Patagonia Wildfire 75% Contained

Mop-up beginning; flames no longer spreading

House OKs Speedy Aerial Tanker Buy

Waiting period waived for Forest Service purchase of new fire-fighting planes

Crown King Fire Slows, Cooler Weather Seen

At 16,240 acres, it's biggest AZ fire so far this season

UPDATED: 4 AZ Wildfires Surpass 22,000 Acres

More than 1,200 firefighters on the lines; state restrictions in effect

After The Flames, A Slow Healing

As Arizona forests rebound from recent wildfires, restoration experts plan for future flames.

Bird Enthusiasts Flock to Arizona

Monument fire spared precious bird habitat in Ramsey Canyon.

The Flood After the Fire

Timing of monsoon rains can be a mixed blessing on fire-scorched terrain

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