Wildfire Managers Turn Focus to Prevention
After years of record-breaking conflagrations, calmer season brings a break.
Arizona Fire Season Looks Bad, But Not Worst in West
El Niño weather makes Pacific Northwest and California more susceptible to fire.
Brush, Grassland Fire Near Sonoita 90% Contained
Human-caused blaze burns 2,023 acres near Highway 83, but no threat to structures.
Sonoita Fire 50% Contained; 'Growth Potential Low'
At 2,023 acres, human-caused blaze burning east of Highway 83, no threat to structures.
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.
Improved Wildland Firefighter's Shelter to Be Tested
Pace of development picked up after 19 Prescott firefighters died in 2013 Yarnell Hill Fire.
Snow Pack Not Likely Enough to Minimize Wildfire Season
Preparations for summer already under way; snow pack not what it should be, experts say.
Metro Week: Fire Season Underway, Prep Began Months Ago
lookouts watch for smoke, districts help residents create "defensible space."
Father of Perished Hotshot Aims to Improve Fire Shelters
David Turbyfill's 27-year-old son Travis died battling Yarnell Fire; says he doesn't want his son to have died in vain.
AZ Week: Year Since Yarnell Fire, 'Support's Been Overwhelming'
Town slowly recovers from deaths of 19 firefighters, property destruction, hopes to see community thrive anew.
Lookouts at Forefront of Fire Spotting
Mac Tippins will spend 4-5 months on duty in Mt. Lemmon's Lemmon Rock Lookout.
When Wildfires Break Out, Smoke Jumpers First on Call
Jeff Davis, 77, spent nine fire seasons north of the Gila Natl. Forest chasing smoke; they put out fire, not with water but using tools such as shovels.
