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Aravaipa Hotshot Katie Williamson, left, instructs a Wildfire academy student using a chainsaw, Monday, March 11, 2024, in Prescott, Ariz. Forecasters are warning that the potential for wildfires will be above normal in some areas across the United States over the coming months as temperatures rise and rain becomes sparse.
Apr 11, 2024

Wildfires bigger, prompting changes in firefighting workforce

An annual wildfire training academy in Prescott marked a record-setting year, with more than 1,000 people turning out in March for a week of classroom time and work in the field. 

Forest Service, wildfires, controlled burns
Nov 8, 2023

Fighting fire with fire: How prescribed burns protect forests in northern Arizona

The Kendrick Prescribed Fire Project was one of the first of many prescribed burns this fall and winter throughout Arizona with the goal of protecting forest lands and surrounding communities from the threat of potential catastrophic wildfires.

volunteer firefighter, arrest, arson, Flagstaff
Jul 24, 2023

Volunteer firefighter arrested, accused of multiple arsons in northern Arizona

A volunteer firefighter has been arrested and accused of setting multiple fires recently in northern Arizona, authorities said.

brush fire, Scottsdale, containment
Jun 29, 2023

Over 1,000 evacuees return to homes with brush fire now 30% contained

More than 1,100 people have returned to their homes in northern Scottsdale as firefighters declared a brush fire to be 30% contained.

forests, West, controlled burns, Biden administration
Jun 27, 2023

US push to lower wildfire risk across the West stumbles in places

Using chainsaws, heavy machinery and controlled burns, the Biden administration is trying to turn the tide on worsening wildfires in the U.S. West through a multi-billion dollar cleanup of forests choked with dead trees and undergrowth.

wildfires, drought, U.S. Forest Service
Apr 28, 2023

Politicians tell Forest Service: Do more to fight wildfires

Lawmakers from several western states want the U.S. Forest Service to do more to address a wildfire crisis that they say will surely destroy more landscapes, communities and livelihoods as long-term drought persists around the West.

pollution, people of color, American Lung Association, ozone, air quality
Apr 20, 2023

Report: Phoenix again ranks among most polluted; people of color more likely to be exposed

The Phoenix metro area is one of the most ozone-polluted cities in the United States, according to the most recent State of the Air report from the American Lung Association. The report emphasized people of color are especially affected by air pollution and the health issues it can cause.

wildfires, Arizona, California, flames, firefighters, Hobbs, Ducey
Mar 27, 2023

Flowers, grasses from rain will turn deadly in wildfire season

That bumper crop of flowers and grasses from all that rain are going to turn from beautiful to deadly this coming wildfire season.

wildfires, Biden, controlled burn, Arizona, U.S. Forest Service
Jan 19, 2023

Feds send $930 million to curb ‘crisis’ of US West wildfires

The Biden administration today is announcing $930 million for reducing wildfire dangers in 10 western states by clearing trees and underbrush from national forests, as officials struggle to contain destructive infernos that are being made worse by climate change.

Telegraph Fire, U of A, legislative committee, wildfires
Nov 30, 2022

UofA to study cost of Telegraph Fire damages

In partnership with a legislative committee, the University of Arizona will conduct a comprehensive study to estimate the total costs of damage to communities, businesses and residents affected by the 2021 Telegraph Fire.

Jun 28, 2022

Prisoners gain work experience, help prevent wildfires 

The Healthy Forest Initiative is being touted as a win-win that helps to restore Arizona's forests, prevent wildfires and give prisoners a second chance at life.  

Oct 15, 2021

Lawmakers examine federal role in recent wildfires

Wildfires consumed 955,000 acres, almost double the 520,000 acres burned in the preceding two years combined.

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