Experts: Fewer Trees May Result in Healthier Forests
Scientists say this could increase water supplies for people, help environment in Northern Arizona.
Metro Week: Fire Season Underway, Prep Began Months Ago
lookouts watch for smoke, districts help residents create "defensible space."
Father of Perished Hotshot Aims to Improve Fire Shelters
David Turbyfill's 27-year-old son Travis died battling Yarnell Fire; says he doesn't want his son to have died in vain.
AZ Week: Year Since Yarnell Fire, 'Support's Been Overwhelming'
Town slowly recovers from deaths of 19 firefighters, property destruction, hopes to see community thrive anew.
Lookouts at Forefront of Fire Spotting
Mac Tippins will spend 4-5 months on duty in Mt. Lemmon's Lemmon Rock Lookout.
When Wildfires Break Out, Smoke Jumpers First on Call
Jeff Davis, 77, spent nine fire seasons north of the Gila Natl. Forest chasing smoke; they put out fire, not with water but using tools such as shovels.
UPDATE: Northern AZ Blaze Grows in Size, Containment at 35%
Firefighter crews are expecting strong winds tomorrow, but say worst is behind them; they've burn a ring all the way around fire to contain.
AZ Week: Community Remembers Monument Fire Destruction
In June 2011 a fire started burning within the Coronado Natl. Forest, eventually spreading to about 29K acres in Huachuca Mountains.
3,000 Flagstaff Residents Poised to Evacuate; Threat Reduced
Wildfire in Oak Creek Canyon consumes 7,500 acres, stops short of city so far; containment at 5%, officials say.
AZ Week: Public Caution Needed This Fire Season, Officials Say
Park and forest services launch campaign urging people to keep an eye out for what they do outdoors, participate in fire prevention efforts.
As Fire Season Approaches, Yarnell Tragedy Examined
"For all of the sort of graphic and horrible qualities of the fire that made it so compelling to the general public, I don't think it taught the fire community anything," argues Stephen Pyne, fire historian at ASU.
Yarnell Fire: Communications Blackout Just Before Deaths
Radio issues cited in investigative report into blaze that killed 19 hotshot crew members near Prescott.
Monsoons Cut Fire Season Short; Longer Outlook Grim
100,000 acres burned in AZ this year, but heavy winter rains, snow needed to lessen future danger.
FEMA Rejects AZ Appeal for Fed Assistance in Yarnell
'A declaration was reasonable, justified for nation's deadliest fire in 80 years,' Gov. Brewer says.
AZ Politicians Protest Federal Decision on Yarnell Aid
Governor, House speaker take to Phoenix airwaves to express anger at rejection of disaster declaration for fire.
