Central Arizona residents advised to leave because of ongoing fire for a month

Billy Fire Updates in Gila County The Billy Fire Department in Gila County has issued new evacuation orders for certain residents, as reported by officials from the Prince National Forest Service. About 15 miles south of Young, Arizona, the fire has spread across 8,869 acres, with approximately 22% containment. It started on July 9 due […]

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 […]

Coconino County Increases Fire Restrictions, Red Flag Warning Issued for Kaibab Plateau

Coconino County is collaborating with the North Kaibab and Tusayan Ranger districts to implement stage 2 fire restrictions across all undeveloped areas of the Coconino National Forest starting at 6 a.m. on Friday, August 8th. The county’s Emergency Management agency, along with the National Weather Service, is alerting residents of the Kaibab Plateau about potential […]

ICE Office Set on Fire in Sanctuary State Amid Rising Attacks on Agency

The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has indicated that “co-sick rioters” are believed to have attacked immigration and customs enforcement (ICE) offices over the weekend. During the incident on Saturday, rocks were thrown at a Washington building housing the agency, which led to a fire at the rear of the property. The precise motive remains […]

Fire damages bridge in western Arizona, blocking an important route.

Bridge Collapse in La Paz County A bridge crucial for the Chibola community in La Paz County collapsed on Friday following a rapid fire that swept through the area, disrupting travel routes for the residents. Now, the community is experiencing extended travel times, and immediate exchanges are on hold. Authorities indicate that the rebuilding process […]

Billy Fire leads to evacuations in Gila County

Evacuation Ordered in Gila County Amid Wildfire Gila County, Arizona. – Residents in a community northeast of the valley have been instructed to evacuate their homes as a wildfire, sparked by lightning, expands over thousands of acres. What we know: The Billy Fire ignited on July 9th in the Tonto National Forest, located about 15 […]

Fire continues to burn in Grand Canyon National Park in the US.

Los Angeles, August 4th The US Interagency website on Wildfire reports that the Dragon Bravo Fire in Arizona, burning along the northern edge of Grand Canyon National Park, is being intensified by strong winds and extremely dry timber. Despite the relentless efforts of 1,214 firefighters, supported by helicopters and large air tankers, containment remains at […]

Driver blamed for igniting fire in Yavapai County; 750 acres scorched

Wildfires Erupt in Yabapai County, Arizona Yabapai County, Arizona – Multiple drivers are under scrutiny for allegedly igniting large wildfires that led residents to prepare for evacuation in Yabapai County. On Friday afternoon, around 3 PM, officials from the Yabapai County Sheriff’s Office received reports of a fast-moving wildfire near Baghdad Road, close to the […]