Crooks Fire: Blaze stays at 9,042 acres burned; some evacuees return
Sunday's weather tested containment lines, but they held during wind gusts and the fire area did not expand, Prescott National Forest officials said.
Source: azcentral.com
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Crooks Fire: 38% contained; Sunday's weather will "test the fire"
A red flag warning and a wind advisory were issued for Sunday, from 7 a.m. to 11 p.m., for northern Arizona due to dry conditions and strong winds.
Source: azcentral.com
Crooks Fire: Over 9,300 acres burned near Prescott; 38% contained
According to the Prescott National Forest, fire crews made some progress along the perimeter on Friday and focused on specific areas of concern.
Source: azcentral.com
Early season wildfires erupt across Arizona
A decades-long megadrought, combined with low humidity and high winds, has contributed to the tinderbox conditions in the region.
Source: wsws.org
Crooks Fire: 9,100 acres burned near Prescott; fire 27% contained
Residents should be mindful of increasing smoke due to winds from the south, officials said.
Source: azcentral.com