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Wildfire season in Arizona has just begun and active fire behavior is expected to continue during the summer heat.

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-own...

A wildfire burning southeast of Globe has increased to 72,250 acres. It is 23% contained as of June 10.

Evacuations ordered for 70,000-acre Mescal Fire burning near Globe By FOX 10 Staff and Associated Press Published  Mescal Fire burns over 66,000 acres near Globe A wildfire burning southeast of Globe has increased to 66,913 acres. It is 23% contained as of June 8. GLOBE, Ariz. - A wildfire burning southeast of Globe has increased to 70,066 acres. It is 23% contained as of June 9. Airtankers and helicopters were assisting more than 500 firefighters who continued to work the Mescal Fire about 12 miles (19 km) southeast of Globe.  Fire officials lifted evacuation orders for residents of the co...

View Comments The Mescal Fire has burned more than 70,066 acres as of Wednesday morning, and firefighters are increasing containment of the blaze, according to InciWeb, a wildfire tracking website operated by the U.S. Forest Service. The fire has grown by 17,266 acres since Monday, according to the Mescal Fire information page. It burned southeast of the San Carlos Apache Indian Reservation near Globe and was 23% contained as of Wednesday morning. Fire officials noted, overall, activity on the Mescal Fire continues to decline, but crews and engines are ready to respond to any new fires...