Nearly all evacuation orders have been lifted for the Crooks Fire burning in the Bradshaw Mountains south of Prescott. An Emergency Response Team has completed a Soil Burn Severity Map for the Tunnel Fire. Crews are conducting mop up operations on the Antelope Fire north of Sunset Crater near Flagstaff.
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.
As of 8 a.m. Friday, a statewide closure was issued for all recreational use in state-owned and managed lands, according to the Arizona Department of Forestry and Fire Management. U.S. Forest Service officials this week also announced closures for national forests in Arizona.