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What we know about Arizona wildfires: State lands closed for recreation Amaris Encinas, Arizona Republic Wildfire season in Arizona has just begun and active fire behavior is expected to continue as temperatures continue to rise. Wildfires caused by lightning are not uncommon, particularly as the Rafael, Wyrick, and Bear fires break out across the state. The monsoon season in Arizona is officially underway, adding to the danger. Here are the latest updates on the fires around...

Arizona National Forest closures are putting a damper on camping and recreation plans. Here are some top getaway destinations closed due to wildfires.

Wildfire evacuations interrupt wedding plans By Spencer Blake     STRAWBERRY, Arizona (KPHO) — Many evacuees fleeing the Backbone Fire near Pine and Strawberry or the Wyrick Fire near Heber-Overgaard headed to Payson to escape the flames. As people watch, hope and pray their homes will be spared, Arizona’s Family has heard some stories of hope from the evacuations. The wedding rehearsal dinner for Trace Wallace and Kylee Egbert was going beautifully at Cabins on Strawberry Hill on Frid...

Efforts to support Backbone Fire evacuees with #StrawberryStrong More than 4,000 people are evacuated from Strawberry and Pine because of the Backbone Fire but there is no timeline yet on when residents can return home, according to Gila County emergency management officials. and last updated 2021-06-23 21:34:46-04 More than 4,000 people are evacuated from Strawberry and Pine because of the Backbone Fire but there is no timeline yet on when residents can return home, according to Gila County em...