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Crews battle the Encino Fire, which started on the evening of June 20, 3017 near the town of Sonoita.

Fire Burns Buildings in Sonoita, Prompts Evacuations

The Encino Fire has burned 1,300 acres and eight buildings, according to fire officials.
Sawmill Fire burning up ridge lines near Sonoita. Red tinge is residue of fire retardant dropped from air tankers.

Early-Season Wildfires Burn Through Management Budget

No official estimates for spending, but budget overages not unusual, official says.
The Highline Fire, June 12.

Fire Managers Evacuate Residents Near Payson

A third community was warned to be ready to leave.
The Lizard Fire near Cochise Stronghold.

Episode 320: Arizona Fire Season Sets Blazing Pace

Plus, checking in on Arizona-Mexico trade; and the start of the monsoon.
Cochise Stronghold in the Dragoon Mountains, where the Lizard Fire had burned 15,131 acres by midday June 13, 2017. Photo from June 10.

Wildfire Crews Gaining Upper Hand in Cochise County

Lizard Fire's growth slows; two-thirds of fire's perimeter now contained.
Cochise Stronghold in the Dragoon Mountains, where the Lizard Fire had burned 15,131 acres by midday June 13, 2017. Photo from June 10.

Containment Expands on Wildfire East of Tucson

Lizard fire surpasses 15,000 acres; officials report optimism in slowing it.
Plane drops retardant on the Lizard Fire, burning near Cochise Stronghold in Southeastern Arizona June 9, 2017.

Winds Drive Cochise County Wildfire to 14,900 Acres

Brush, grass scorched, power line threatened; containment at 5 percent.
The sun rises over a grassy meadow in the White Mountains of Arizona.

Climate Scientist: Leaving Paris Accord Bad for Southwest

The region is already experiencing the effects of global warming, says Valerie Trouet.
The Pinal Fire, south of Globe.

Official on Pinal Fire: 'What Nature's Intended to Do'

Fire managers have been waiting for this kind of burn to help restore the forest.
Photo of the Mulberry Fire taken the afternoon of Saturday, May 6, shortly after the wildfire started.

Mulberry Fire Slows After Burning 1,755 acres

Fire started Saturday; authorities say it is human caused.
Schools groups are taking the state of Arizona to court to get funding they say is owed for facilities repairs.

Episode 314: Groups Take State to Court to Pay for Critical School Repairs

And the Sawmill Fire led to evacuations and a $7 million containment effort.
Footprint of the Sawmill Fire, showing black line for containment along 94% of its perimeter, May 1, 2017.

Sawmill Fire 94% Contained, Evacuation Notices Lifted

Human-caused fire burned nearly 47,000 acres southeast of Tucson.
Megan Haller (left) and Shannon Zouzoulas (right) are sisters and owners of Arizona Hops and Vines winery in Sonoita.

Sisters Watched as Sawmill Fire Crept Toward Their Winery

Fire singed their property six years ago and left them wondering if it would happen again last week.
A map of the Sawmill Fire as of April 28.

Sawmill Fire Held to 47,000 Acres, 89% Contained

Fire managers focus on eastern side, hope to keep community of Mescal safe.
Empire Ranch Road at the Sawmill Fire, April 26, 2017.

Wildfire, at 47,000 Acres, May Have Started from Gunshots

Planes were grounded for a second time on Thursday, and more windy weather is in the forecast.
Money from the proposed sales tax would feed the budgets of Tucson police and fire departments.

Tucson Police, Fire Chiefs: Most of Fleets Outdated

Departments say they also need upgrades to bullet-proof vests, fire-protection gear.

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