Mitigating monsoon damage to Arizona’s burn scars
Phoenix (3TV/CBS 5) — 2022 was a very “wet” monsoon. In fact, it was the seventh wettest summer storm season on record. In Phoenix it dropped more than 2 inches from July to September. It was raining here in the Valley, but it was also raining in Northern Arizona. Dropped over 10.5 inches at Flagstaff. […]
Maricopa County institutes annual burn ban |
(Center Square) – This year’s heavy rains may have caused unforeseen problems and may actually increase the risk of wildfires. Now that the state is hot again, the excess vegetation that grew during the monsoon season will die off, creating a rich source of fuel. Forest fire. Because of this, Maricopa County and the City […]
Three wildfires continue to burn near Flagstaff
Three lightning-struck wildfires continue to burn in the Coconino National Forest on Monday. The Miller Fire, which originated in the Secret Mountain Wilderness near Sedona, remains stable over an area of ​​about 35 acres. It moves slowly southwest through shrubs, woods, and rocks to the south side of Secret Canyon and Maroon Mountain. The rugged, […]
Maricopa County institutes annual burn ban | State
(Center Square) – This year’s heavy rains may have caused unforeseen problems and may actually increase the risk of wildfires. Now that the state has returned to hotter climates, the excess vegetation that grew during the monsoon season has now dried up, creating abundant fuel sources. Forest fireBecause of this, the Maricopa County and City […]
Pinal County to suspend issuance of open burn permits
Pinal County Air Quality began issuing three-day burn-only permits beginning April 2. All permits will expire by his May 1st and Pinal County will stop issuing all open burning permits on his April 28th. The open burning permit will allow for the disposal of plant material by open burning during limited daylight hours, according to […]
Laundrie’s mother: ‘Burn after reading’ comment was reference to book | National
SOUTH VENICE — In an affidavit filed Monday, Brian Landry’s mother said the letter she wrote to him had nothing to do with Gabby Petito’s death, referring to the book all three enjoyed. I tried to deny that it had anything to do with what I did. The statement called Brian Landry’s murder of Gabby […]
Man tries to burn bees, ends up burning down trailer
John Johnson File Photo/Gila Herald: The Safford Fire Department responded to a fully engulfed mobile home fire early Sunday morning. John Johnson john johnson news@gmail.com Graham County – A man who said he was trying to burn bees with a WD-40 can and a lighter accidentally burned down a single-wide trailer on Sunday. First responders […]
Pile burn planned for next week near Apache Junction
Next week, the Arizona Department of Forestry and Fire Management will begin a one-day burning operation at the State Trust Land in Pinal County to try to reduce both the fuel load and wildfire risk in the area. On Tuesday, January 31, favorable weather conditions allowed the division to conduct an ignition at the 36-acre […]
‘No burn’ days in effect for Maricopa County through Christmas Day
Phoenix (3TV/CBS 5) — Maricopa County is asking people not to get burned this weekend. Combustion only contributes to the problem if air quality warnings are in place. The Arizona Department of Environmental Quality is issuing a burn ban this holiday week as the National Weather Service places the valley under a high pollution advisory. […]
