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Updated: Jul. 1, 2022 at 6:05 PM MST
|By Mikala Novitsky
More than 19,000 fires are started by fireworks each year with most happening around the fourth of July holiday weekend. Even with the recent rainfall, there is lots of fuel for fire and local fire agencies are preparing for what’s expected to be a busy weekend for fires and firework related injuries.
Updated: Jun. 30, 2022 at 2:14 PM MST
|By Ben Bradley and Amy Cutler
On June 30, 2013, 19 firefighters died battling the Yarnell Hill Fire.
Updated: Jun. 24, 2022 at 11:19 AM MST
|By Mary Coleman
SR 386, Kitt Peak remain closed
Updated: Jun. 21, 2022 at 4:15 PM MST
|By The Associated Press
Multiple miscalculations, inaccurate models and a lack of understanding of just how dry things are in the Southwest resulted in a planned burn to reduce the threat of wildfire turning into the largest blaze in New Mexico’s recorded history, the U.S. Forest Service said Tuesday.
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Updated: Jun. 20, 2022 at 1:08 PM MST
|By Peter Valencia
On Monday morning, more than 26,000 acres had burned
Updated: Jun. 20, 2022 at 11:13 AM MST
|By The Associated Press
The arid climate has helped preserve many of the artifacts and sites. But it’s also the type of environment that is prone to wildfires,
Updated: Jun. 17, 2022 at 5:46 AM MST
|By Carsyn Currier
The nearly 85,000-acre fire destroyed 340 buildings.
Updated: Jun. 16, 2022 at 12:33 PM MST
|By Dani Birzer
The declaration allows Coconino County to spend emergency funding from all sources, as well as request help from the state.
Updated: Jun. 15, 2022 at 8:30 PM MST
|By KOLD News 13 Staff
Crews are responding to a fire that broke out shortly before noon on Wednesday, June 14.
Updated: Jun. 15, 2022 at 9:31 AM MST
|By AZFamily Digital News Staff and The Associated Press
Officials say the use of 6 helicopters and two tankers was instrumental in Tuesday’s attack on the fires.
Seven-Day Forecast
Updated: Jun. 14, 2022 at 7:00 AM MST
|By Peter Valencia and AZFamily Digital News Staff
On Tuesday morning, authorities estimated that about 20,178 acres had burned with zero containment.
Updated: Jun. 14, 2022 at 6:53 AM MST
|By Peter Valencia and AZFamily Digital News Staff
The Coconino National Forest says the Haywire Fire is burning about 4 miles east of the Sunset Crater Volcano
Updated: Jun. 13, 2022 at 1:28 PM MST
|By Peter Valencia and AZFamily Digital News Staff
Nearly 300 people are on the firelines working to protect homes in the area.
Updated: Jun. 13, 2022 at 10:51 AM MST
|By Peter Valencia
On Sunday, authorities arrested 57-year-old Matthew Riser after a forest official said he started the fire and tried to drive off in a white pickup truck along Snowbowl Road.
Updated: Jun. 10, 2022 at 4:43 PM MST
|By KOLD News 13 Staff
Crews from the Tucson Fire Department are battling a brush fire south of the Tucson International Airport.
Updated: Jun. 3, 2022 at 6:46 AM MST
|By Carsyn Currier
With triple digits in the forecast and extremely dry conditions across the region, fire officials say just one spark can lead to major damage.
Updated: May. 31, 2022 at 10:03 AM MST
|By KOLD News 13 Staff
The Elgin Bridge Fire started about quarter-mile northeast of Elgin Monday, May 23.
Updated: May. 24, 2022 at 9:06 PM MST
|By Allie Potter
The fire has grown to 4,000 acres and not contained.
Updated: May. 24, 2022 at 7:02 PM MST
|By David Baker
He was seen driving a white Dually pickup truck.
Updated: May. 20, 2022 at 8:42 PM MST
|By Holly Bock
Workers with the Coconino National Forest say they responded to at least 15 illegal campfires over the weekend.
Updated: May. 18, 2022 at 10:31 AM MST
|By Allie Potter
The current is key for swift water rescue training. Tucson Fire has partnered with Central Arizona Project (CAP) to help crews prepare for Monsoon.
Updated: May. 17, 2022 at 2:39 PM MST
|By KOLD News 13 Staff
According to the Coronado National Forest, 38-year-old Patrick Gladics was last seen in Sierra Vista on Saturday, May 14.
Updated: May. 17, 2022 at 11:13 AM MST
|By KOLD News 13 Staff
The Smugglers Fire started northwest of Sasabe on Sunday, May 15.
Updated: May. 15, 2022 at 1:11 PM MST
|By KOLD News 13 Staff
The San Rafael Fire has been 100% contained, state forestry officials said on Sunday, May 15.
Updated: May. 14, 2022 at 2:26 PM MST
|By Dani Birzer
His wing feathers were melted by the heat of the fire but are expected to grow back with time and rest.
Updated: May. 13, 2022 at 5:29 PM MST
|By KOLD News 13 Staff
A baby owl is recovering after he was rescued during the San Rafael Fire by an assistant fire engine operator from the Sierra Vista Fire Department.
Updated: May. 11, 2022 at 8:47 PM MST
|By SUSAN MONTOYA BRYAN
More people in northern New Mexico are being warned they might have to flee as the largest wildfire burning in the United States heads toward mountain resort towns.
Updated: May. 11, 2022 at 4:55 PM MST
|By KOLD News 13 Staff
Bear grass fire burns near Arivaca
Updated: May. 10, 2022 at 9:04 PM MST
|By Allie Potter
80 homes were forced to evacuate Sunday, but now residents are able to come back home.
Updated: May. 10, 2022 at 8:48 PM MST
|By The Associated Press
Many homes near America’s largest wildfire survived the latest barrage of howling winds and erratic flames, but New Mexico’s governor said Tuesday the risk of more destruction is high and that the long-term costs of recovering from the massive blaze will soar.
Updated: May. 9, 2022 at 10:46 PM MST
|By Allie Potter
As you know, shortages are happening all over the country. It is the same situation in Southern Arizona with firefighters.
Updated: May. 9, 2022 at 11:37 AM MST
|By KOLD News 13 Staff
The fire, which was human-caused, burned about 350 acres.
Updated: May. 2, 2022 at 8:46 PM MST
|By KOLD News 13 Staff
Parts of State Route 83 and Sahuarita Road were closed while crews worked to contain several fires.
Updated: May. 1, 2022 at 6:17 PM MST
|By KOLD News 13 Staff
The fire is burning under one acre.
Updated: Apr. 28, 2022 at 5:31 AM MST
|By Carsyn Currier
Fine particulate matter can get deep into our lungs and cause health problems.
Updated: Apr. 26, 2022 at 10:18 PM MST
|By Bailey O'Carroll
The Locklin fire is now 30% contained, and it has grown to 106 acres. This is the fifth fire in Bisbee since March, marking a new record for the small town.
Updated: Apr. 26, 2022 at 6:46 PM MST
|By KOLD News 13 Staff
Juniper Flats, Wood Canyon and Locklin Avenue in Old Bisbee put in GO status.
Updated: Apr. 25, 2022 at 5:48 PM MST
|By Mikala Novitsky
During an evacuation, you don’t have much time. Red Cross says there are three things you should do: create an evacuation plan, build an emergency kit, and stay informed and up to date on the latest fires.
Updated: Apr. 25, 2022 at 8:41 AM MST
|By Jessica Goodman
About 420 firefighters are battling the flames.
Updated: Apr. 24, 2022 at 9:39 PM MST
|By AZFamily Digital News Staff
Current estimates place it at 20,924 acres with only 3% containment
Updated: Apr. 24, 2022 at 10:57 AM MST
|By KOLD News 13 Staff
The fire is not threatening any structures at this time.
Updated: Apr. 24, 2022 at 9:32 AM MST
|By AZFamily Digital News Staff
Officials say another meeting is being held Sunday night.
Updated: Apr. 23, 2022 at 9:32 PM MST
|By Elliott Polakoff
“It was that hot dry air that we felt was good for the lungs,” Arizona family physician Dr. Andrew Carroll said. “And that’s why a lot of people moved here.” However, as more and more people have moved to Arizona, air pollution has gotten worse.
Updated: Apr. 23, 2022 at 3:53 PM MST
|By KOLD News 13 Staff
Two people have been injured in a grass fire burning in Bisbee, near the intersection of State Route 80 and Old Douglas Highway.
Updated: Apr. 22, 2022 at 8:17 PM MST
|By Peter Valencia and AZFamily Digital News Staff
Windy weather is keeping fire crews especially busy in northern Arizona as the Tunnel Fire continues to rage through Coconino County.
Updated: Apr. 21, 2022 at 5:16 PM MST
|By Alexis Cortez
The fire is burning in dry, dead, rugged terrain and strong winds are creating dangerous conditions for firefighters.
Updated: Apr. 21, 2022 at 11:28 AM MST
|By Peter Valencia and AZFamily Digital News Staff
County officials expect a Pacific Northwest Type 1 management team to arrive later in the day.
Updated: Apr. 20, 2022 at 9:52 AM MST
|By Peter Valencia and AZFamily Digital News Staff
There's still zero containment on the fire.
Updated: Apr. 20, 2022 at 5:46 AM MST
|By AZFamily Digital News Staff
The Tunnel Fire nearly tripled in size overnight as Coconino County continues dealing with the wildfire emergency.
Updated: Apr. 19, 2022 at 6:14 PM MST
|By Jessica Goodman
A Red Flag Warning is in play through 8 p.m. due to strong winds and low relative humidity.