Tag: Wildfire

Grand Canyon wildfire still active on July 4, response issues remain unresolved

Wildfire Impact at Grand Canyon National Park Ailsa Chang, host: There have been no major wildfires starting on July 4th at Grand Canyon National Park, but there are still some fire patches remaining in isolated areas. As businesses start to recover, questions linger about the National Park Service’s efforts to contain the blaze. Ryan Heinsius […]

Community Holds Open Meeting on Wildfire Insurance Challenge

Community Discussion on Wildfire Insurance Crisis Following an initial meeting in June that drew significant interest from the public, the Coconino County Board of Supervisors is hosting another working session aimed at addressing the ongoing wildfire crisis. This meeting will take place on Tuesday, September 9th from 2-3 PM at the Coconino County Administrative Building […]

County Officials Encourage Emergency Alerts for Wildfire Readiness

A Meeting on Emergency Preparedness in Arizona Recently, a government meeting held in Arizona’s Cochise County focused on critical emergency response strategies in light of unpredictable weather patterns. With the monsoon season approaching, officials emphasized the significance of sandbags as a relatively simple tool for flood prevention. However, they reminded residents that pre-made bags might […]

Funding for Arizona wildfire relief is coming to Gila County.

Support for Gila County Amid Ongoing Fires As wildfires rage in eastern Arizona, the state has allocated $400,000 in taxpayer funds to assist Gila County. This fire has heavily impacted the San Carlos Apache tribe, burning over 1,000 acres and resulting in some residents losing their homes. The funding is provided through the Joint Heat […]

Karen Bass Is Being Sued By the Fire Chief She Dismissed Regarding LA Wildfire Response

LAFD Chief Sues Mayor for Firing Christine Crowley, who previously served as chief of the Los Angeles Fire Department (LAFD), is taking legal action against Mayor Karen Bass, according to CBS Los Angeles. Crowley was dismissed in February after the devastating Palisade fire, which claimed at least 27 lives and resulted in extensive property damage. […]

Forest Lakes is in pre-evacuation status because of a wildfire.

Forest Lakes, Arizona The Coconino County Sheriff’s Office has placed several homes in the Forest Lakes area on pre-evacuation alert due to new wildfires in central Arizona. On Wednesday, communities both north and south of Highway 260 were given a “set status” because of the Sheep Springs fire, which also affects Canyon Point Campground. According […]

Cochise County Officials Encourage Emergency Alerts for Wildfire Readiness

Emergency Preparedness in Cochise County A recent meeting in Cochise County, Arizona, focused on emergency response strategies, particularly in light of the unpredictable weather patterns as the monsoon season approaches. Officials emphasized the importance of sandbags, a straightforward yet crucial tool for preventing floods. Residents were reminded that ready-made sandbags may not be readily available, […]

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 […]

Evacuations ordered for Gila County due to wildfire

An evacuation order has been issued for Murphy Ranch in Gila County. As of Tuesday, the fire has consumed approximately 2,500 acres. Residents of Murphy Ranch are under a “GO” evacuation order as local firefighters contend with the nearby Billy Fire, according to the Gila County Sheriff’s Office. “Residents should evacuate immediately to shelters or […]