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Wildfire

Fire evacuation in Paulden lifted near State Route 89 after several homes burned

Arizona

Hickey Fire burns 35 arces in Morenci, officials say

Officials said the fire is "in a rugged, remote portion of the district accessed only by helicopter."
Animals

Not your normal porch pirates: Javelinas feast on pumpkins left on front porch in Arizona

12News Anchor Mark Curtis was surprised when he walked out of his home to find a family of javelinas munching on his pumpkins.
Wildfire

Crews are battling the Skittle Fire, which has burned 20 acres in the Tonto National Forest

The fire is burning at Sugarloaf Mountain on the Mesa Ranger District, according to the Tonto National Forest. Here is the latest information.
Wildfire

Flood Fire burns 4,400 acres in Pinal County, evacuation orders reduced

As of Oct 11, the fire is 30% contained.
State

Tax relief approved for San Carlos Apache Tribe after Watch Fire, IRS says

The fire burned from July 10-17, and forced the evacuations of more than 400 people, with officials declaring a state of emergency.
Wildfire

Newly signed agreement allows Arizona to better combat wildfires

The new agreement builds upon the groundwork laid in 2020 and the wildfire crisis strategy created in 2022.
Wildfire

Gov. Hobbs signs new agreement to help prevent wildfires

The agreement provides the needed tools to strengthen Arizona's ability to combat and prevent wildfires.
Wildfire

Arizona Gov. Hobbs, forest officials sign new agreement to help prevent, fight wildfires

Arizona Governor Katie Hobbs, USFS and DFFM sign a new agreement that will help increase cooperation to prevent and fight wildfires in the state.
Wildfire

Flood Fire forces 'Go' order in Pinal County

Some residents living in the Panther Butte neighborhood in Pinal County are asked to evacuate due to the Flood Fire, according to the Pinal County Sheriff's Office.
Wildfire

Whitlow Fire burns 218 acres in Pinal County, is now 60% contained

The Pinal County Sheriff's Office said the fire is burning in the riparian area west of Hewitt Station Road and Forest Road 3493.
Wildfire

Whitlow Fire puts Arizona community on 'SET' status

The Whitlow Fire is burning near the town of Queen Valley in Pinal County and has caused the people there to be set to evacuate at any time.

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Fire evacuation in Paulden lifted near State Route 89 after several homes burned

Hickey Fire burns 35 arces in Morenci, officials say

Not your normal porch pirates: Javelinas feast on pumpkins left on front porch in Arizona

Crews are battling the Skittle Fire, which has burned 20 acres in the Tonto National Forest

Flood Fire burns 4,400 acres in Pinal County, evacuation orders reduced

Tax relief approved for San Carlos Apache Tribe after Watch Fire, IRS says

Newly signed agreement allows Arizona to better combat wildfires

Gov. Hobbs signs new agreement to help prevent wildfires

Arizona Gov. Hobbs, forest officials sign new agreement to help prevent, fight wildfires

Flood Fire forces 'Go' order in Pinal County

Whitlow Fire burns 218 acres in Pinal County, is now 60% contained

Whitlow Fire puts Arizona community on 'SET' status

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