Flyingv Fire News Today

The Flying V Fire is 100% contained, according to the Bureau of Indian Affairs Forestry & Fire Management - Fort Apache Agency.

A Mesa man said he and another driver attempted to stop the Flying V Fire shortly after it started and may have seen the cause of the fire.

The Department of Agriculture awarded $32 million to the San Carlos Apaches for wildfire mitigation earlier this year, and the tribe is working with Tonto National Forest to reduce fire risk near the reservation border.The reservation is flanked by three national forests, including the Tonto.Earlier this year, crews with the Forest Service and the tribe worked together on

Peoria's most expensive home hit the market last week and several fires caused delays on state highways. 

The U.S. 60 between Globe and Show Low has reopened following a dayslong closure due to the Flying V Fire, authorities said.

The U.S. 60 between Globe and Show Low has reopened following a dayslong closure due to the Flying V Fire, authorities said.

Hotter temperatures and dry conditions are bringing elevated fire danger, especially in the high country of Arizona.

The Flying V Fire started Wednesday and is keeping US 60 shut down north of Globe.

Winds pushed the Flying V Fire across U.S. 60 yesterday afternoon. The highway remains closed in both directions between mileposts 256 and 311 while firefighters work to control the fire.

U.S. 60 remains closed as fire crews continue to fight the Flying V Fire north of Globe near Cibecue.