Wildfire in Cochise County covers over 2,000 acres and is 22% contained
Wildfire Update in Cochise County As of Thursday, May 1st, new information has emerged regarding the ongoing containment efforts of wildfires in Cochise County, particularly near Sunsites-Pearce. Currently, 54% of the fires at the Cochise County base are being monitored. Officials actively patrol the northern and eastern perimeters, checking for smoke and identifying potential threats […]
Graham County fire update: Bryce Fire is now 78% contained
Extreme Heat Advisory Update The extreme heat warning is active until 8 PM MST on Tuesday. Following this, an extreme heat watch will take effect from Wednesday morning and last through Friday evening. What to Expect: The extreme heat warning indicates dangerously high temperatures, potentially reaching up to 110°F. The upcoming extreme heat watch suggests […]
Wildfire exceeding 2,000 acres in Cochise County is 22% contained
The story was updated on Thursday, May 1st at 3:38pm to include new details about the wildfire containment efforts. The fires near Sunsites-Pearce in Cochise County are currently at 54% containment. Officials are actively monitoring the northern and eastern areas of the fire, looking for smoke and any risks that might ignite new fires as […]
Bryce fire is 29 percent contained, residents back to READY status.
Eden – As of Tuesday morning, the fire was reported to be at 29% containment, covering 3,137 acres. Fire activity was minimal on Monday, though some areas without fuel continued to burn. Crews have been patrolling the boundaries, monitoring the situation as the team worked to strengthen the containment lines. On the north/northeast side, the […]
Ranch Fire remains at 2,751 acres, now 60% contained
The ranch fire, a 2,751 acre wildfire in Santa Cruz County, was 60% contained as of June 8th. Inciweba federal website that tracks wildfires. A lightning strike on Thursday was set on June 4th, and the fire is burning about 19 miles southeast of Patagonia in San Rafael Valley. The strong winds fueled by dense […]
Ranch Fire near Patagonia now 47% contained at more than 2,700 acres
Tucson, Ariz. (13 News) – Crews manage burning wildfires 20 miles southeast, about 20 miles southeast of Patagonia in Santa Cruz County. The Arizona Department of Forestry and Fire Management said the ranch fires were over 2,700 acres with 47% containment as of Thursday morning. ADFFM said mop-up operations will continue and the engine will […]
Boulder View Fire in Arizona’s most populous county over 60% contained as evacuation status downgraded
CNN — Residents of Maricopa County, Arizona, were able to return home Sunday after evacuation orders were lowered for areas affected by the ongoing Boulder View Fire in the Sonoran Desert. However, state fire officials say some people should continue to remain vigilant. The Boulderview Fire, which broke out Thursday east of Carefree in Arizona’s […]
Dual wildfires northeast of Yuma 100% contained
Yuma, Arizona (AZ Family) — Fire crews were able to extinguish two wildfires that broke out northeast of Yuma Tuesday night. The Cattle Fire started Tuesday night. Fort Yuma Rivieraapproximately 11 miles northeast of Yuma. As of Monday evening, the Arizona Department of Forestry and Fire Management announced that 48 acres had been burned on […]
1291-acre Vein Fire near Sonoita now 80% contained
Update – 10/14 The Arizona Department of Forestry and Fire Management announced that the Vein Fire is now 80% contained at 1,291 acres. About 70 firefighters worked along the edge of the fire Sunday, checking for any remaining heat and trying to contain it. Police are asking people to stay away from the fire scene. […]
Arcadia Fire burns 121 acres near Dudleyville; 70% contained
Dudleyville, AZ (AZFamily) — Firefighters are working to contain a fast-growing wildfire that broke out in Pinal County Friday afternoon. The Arcadia Fire was first reported around 4 p.m. about five miles south of Dudleyville in Pinal County. The fire has burned about 121 acres and was 70% contained as of Saturday afternoon, according to […]