Fire in Gila County expands; crews note a small decrease in containment.
Fire Update in Gila County Young, Arizona – Gila County officials report that the Billy Fire is continuing to expand as firefighters struggle to maintain control in the Tonto National Forest, located roughly 60 miles east of Payson. On Sunday morning, Wildland officials announced that Ellison Ranch has been ordered to evacuate. Previously, Murphy Ranch […]
Fire in Gila County expands; crews report a small decrease in containment
Fire Continues to Spread in Tonto National Forest Young, Arizona – Gila County officials report that the Billy Fire is expanding as firefighters struggle to contain the flames in Tonto National Forest, located about 60 miles east of Payson. On Sunday morning, Wildland officials declared an evacuation for Ellison Ranch. Previously, Murphy Ranch had been […]
Containment of Grand Canyon wildfire falls to 4% as fire nears 100,000 acres
Dragon Bravo Fire Update The Dragon Bravo Fire is expanding on the North Rim of the Grand Canyon, with over 94,000 acres affected. Unfortunately, containment has dropped to just 4% as the fire moves further north. Windy conditions are anticipated to intensify this Wednesday. These historically dry and windy circumstances are really complicating efforts for […]
Containment of Grand Canyon Wildfire Drops By 50% As Flames Keep Spreading
Wildfires Threaten Grand Canyon Area Unfortunately, the situation at the Grand Canyon isn’t looking good. The large wildfires burning at the northern edge of the park are not as contained as once thought. The Dragon Bravo Fire, sparked by a lightning strike on July 4th, has been raging since then. Recent mapping indicates the fire […]
Ranch Fire in Santa Cruz County mapped at 2,751 acres, 47% containment
Updated 06/05: The ranch fire has been in its footprint since Wednesday night and has not grown in size, according to the latest information from the Arizona Department of Forestry and Fire Management. According to the department, the fire is currently 47% containment. The update reports that around 135 staff members remain assigned to wildfires, […]
Residents downgraded to “Ready” as Ranch Fire Hits 47% Containment
Reduces the risk of wildfires in cities in northern Arizona Bagging pine needles and moving plantings away from the side of the house is a way to prevent urban wildfires. The ranch fire, a 2,751 acre wildfire in Santa Cruz County, was 47% contained as of Friday morning, according to the Arizona Department of Forestry […]
Waterman Fire: Latest updates, containment
The fire has burned 2,954 acres and was 20% contained as of Sunday morning, according to officials. YAVAPAI COUNTY, Ariz. — Fire crews are currently battling the Waterman Fire, which has been burning 15 miles northwest of Congress since July 25th. To get the latest updates on all the fires burning around Arizona, visit 12news.com/wildfires […]
Treadway Fire listed at 50 percent containment
Photo Credit: Jacob Pace/Fort Grant Crew Capt. Arizona Forestry and Fire Service: This photo was taken when the fire was only 5% contained. by John Johnson jonjohnsonnews@gmail.com Graham County – The Treadway fire, about 29 miles north of Safford, was reportedly 50 percent contained as of Wednesday evening, burning 8,400 acres. The lightning-triggered fires began […]
Pilot Fire: 1,140 miles burned no containment
Wikipedia, Arizona — pilot fire is currently burning in the Mohon Mountains in Yavapai County. Activity has picked up since Saturday, with 1,776 acres about 20 miles east of Wikiup burned. The Forest Fire Service said it was a terrain fire that caused the pilot knob on Saturday and smoke could be visible from areas […]