Arizona Lifts Some State Land Closures as Rains Lower Fire Danger
State land in two more counties will reopen. But some state-owned and managed lands remain in fire restrictions, including Stage II restrictions in Maricopa County.
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Brush Fire Closes I-17 Near Camp Verde
Two brush fires broke out early Tuesday afternoon, forcing the closure of I-17 in both directions near Camp Verde. The closures remained in place into the evening, but by about 7:45 p.m. one lane in each direction had re-opened.
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Fire Risk: What You Can (and Can’t) Do to Protect Your Home
For homeowners bordering washes and other open space in the I-17 corridor from Norterra through Sonoran Foothills, Tramonto, Anthem and northward to Black Canyon City, the rules for fire prevention are complex and vary by jurisdiction. We sort it out.
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Multiple Brush Fires Slow Traffic on I-17 North of Phoenix
At last count, three brush fires had started Friday afternoon along I-17 from Table Mesa Road north to Black Canyon City, affecting southbound traffic.
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Maricopa County Bans Smoking in Parks (With Exceptions)
The Maricopa County Parks and Recreation Department initiated its annual fire ban on May 1. Now, the department is taking additional steps to protect the parks due to the extremely dry conditions.
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Wildfire in Arizona Mountains Illustrates Extreme Conditions
Chains dragging on the road started the 377 Fire in the mountains well north and east of Phoenix. While no threat to the Valley, the wildfire illustrates the risks this year as the statewide drought deepens after a dry winter and with no rain in sight.
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Pets Rescued, Several Structures & Vehicles Destroyed in Black Canyon City Brush Fire
Pets were rescued from a 5-acre fire brushfire Saturday in Black Canyon City that started in the back of a pickup truck and burned at least two homes and one other structure plus some sheds, along with at least 20 vehicles. New details were provided today on the fire, first reported yesterday afternoon.
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Brush Fire Burns Structures in Black Canyon City
A brush fire burned about 5 acres in Black Canyon City today, near I-17, and a preliminary report from Daisy Mountain Fire & Medical is that two structures were burned. Two firefighters sustained minor injuries, but there were no major injuries, DMFM Deputy Chief Dave Maxwell said.
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Brush Fire Burns an Acre in Anthem Wash
A brush fire in a wash on the far east side of Anthem burned about 1 acre and briefly threatened homes this evening in a frightening reminder that a severe drought has created extreme fire risks. It was one of the largest within the community in years.
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State Imposes Stage II Fire Restrictions on Maricopa County
All state-owned and state-managed land Maricopa and Mohave counties are now under Stage II fire restrictions, meaning no campfires are allowed, the Arizona Department of Forestry and Fire Management announced today. The entire state is now under at least Stage I restrictions, with four counties now in Stage III, meaning state lands are completely closed.
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State Land in 2 More Counties Closed Due to Fire Risk
The Arizona Department of Forestry and Fire Management announced today that all state-owned and state-managed land in Gila County and Coconino County south of the Grand Canyon will completely close to all recreational use. Two other counties are already under these Stage III restrictions, as is some federal land. In other counties, fire bans are in place.
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