Multiple fires in southern Arizona forcing evacuations, road closures
PHOENIX — Multiple fires in southern Arizona’s Cochise County forced evacuations and road closures on Thursday, officials said. Wildhorse fire breaks out near Hereford Around 1 p.m., according to the Arizona Forestry Department. The area south of Three Canyons east of Highway 92 to Deer Ridge, Wildhorse Area and Andalusian Way Area was immediately given […]
Multiple fires break out in Hereford, Palominas area
Updated: Jul 22, 2023 5:15 PM The Cochise County Sheriff’s Office reported that the evacuation of Herford has ended and Highway 92 has reopened. Sierra Vista Fire Chief Brian Jones said the fire burned about 700 acres and was under control. Three wildfires erupted in the Hereford and Palominas areas late Thursday morning, according to […]
‘Incredibly Deadly’: E-Bike Blaze Kills Four Amid Surge Of Lethal Battery Fires In New York City
Four people died and two were seriously injured when a number of lithium-ion batteries caught fire early Tuesday morning, according to the New York City Fire Department (FDNY), in a series of deadly fires in New York City. The latest. FDNY told the Daily Caller News Foundation that there have been 108 lithium-ion battery fires […]
‘I’m Supposed To Take The FBI’s Word?’: Comer Fires Back At Reporter Asking Why FBI Is Being Held In Contempt
House Oversight Committee Chairman James Comer hit back at reporters on Monday when asked why Congress wouldn’t simply take the FBI’s word for its involvement in the ongoing investigation into President Joe Biden. . Mr. Comer announced on Monday that he would begin the process of indicting FBI Director Christopher Wray for contempt of Congress. […]
Douglas churches moving forward after devastating fires
DOUGLAS, Arizona (KGUN) — The pastors and congregations of two historic churches destroyed in last week’s fire continue to move forward after the tragedy. St Stephen’s Episcopal Church and First Presbyterian Church held regular Sunday services last weekend despite the loss of their sanctuary. St Stephen’s pastor Caleb Collins said more than 100 people attended […]
Officials urge Arizona campers to be cautious about fires
Flagstaff, Arizona — Most of the snow is disappearing from Flagstaff’s San Francisco Peaks, but what remains is a faint reminder of what winter has brought. “We had a really nice wet winter,” said Capt. Dylan Guffey of the Flagstaff Fire Department. Wet winters and springs contributed to the fire hazard. “It’s great that the […]
Douglas Church Square fires intentionally set, police say; Suspect arrested
DOUGLAS, Ariz. (KGUN) — Investigators determined that fires that damaged two historic churches on Monday and early Tuesday were intentionally set, the Douglas Police Department said. Investigators have identified Eric Ridener as a person of interest, according to police, and Douglas Police and the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) have authorized a […]
Douglas Mayor Donald Huish on church fires: “It does look suspicious”
DOUGLAS, Ariz. (KGUN) — St. Paul’s Church a day after two historic churches were damaged by fire. Stephen Episcopal Church and First Presbyterian Church – In Douglas, many expressed disbelief. This afternoon, I spoke with Douglas Mayor Donald Huesch about the state of the area after the church fire and the ongoing investigation into the […]
Rollovers, crashes, car fires, fuel spills convert travel lanes into helipads following I-15 crashes – St George News
st. George —Traffic on Interstate 15 came to a halt Sunday night in both directions after a series of collisions set two vehicles in flames, while a semi-rollover caused a major fuel spill. SUV after being rear-ended near Southbound I-15 near Littlefield, Arizona, April 2, 2023 | Photo Credit: Beaver Dam-Littlefield Fire and Ambulance, St. […]
Arizona hiker convicted of starting forest fires to be rescued
Coconino County, Arizona — An Arizona hiker who started a wildfire after disappearing in 2018 was ordered by a federal judge to serve one year of probation and pay more than $293,000 in damages. I was. Philip A. Powers III was convicted earlier this month of violating fire restrictions and burning wood without a permit […]
