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Two new White Mountains wildfires are growing rapidly, with fire crews scrambling to get a box around them to prevent their spread.

• May 17, 2021 Evacuations Lifted As Tussock Fire Subsides The Tussock Fire burning south of Crown King is now 91% contained, according to the Bureau of Land Management. Evacuations have been lifted for nearby communities as 320 personnel work the blaze.    BLM officials say the fire was human caused and remains under investigation. The fire is visible from I-17. Stage one fire restrictions went into effect Friday for the Coconino, Prescott, Kaibab and Tonto national forests.   NAU Loosens Some Mask Requirements, Keeps Others Masks will continue to be a requirement for indoor s...

Fire crews have contained the Zacattack Fire, which threatened approximately 30 structures in the Zacatecas Canyon area of Old Bisbee.

Evacuations lifted for Tussock Fire burning near Prescott National Forest Published  PHOENIX - Arizona fire crews have gained control of a wildfire near Crown King that spread to the Prescott National Forest. Evacuation orders have been lifted for the Minnehaha, Fort Misery, and Horsethief Basin communities, however, residents should remain ready in case another evacuation is ordered. Crown King residents have been asked to do the same. Crown King remains closed to non-residents. Any displaced residents needing assistance should call the American Red Cross at 1-800-842-7349. Timeline of the...

Arizonainmates are working to help battle raging wildfires rapidly spreading across the state this week. The inmates are being used to aid suppression efforts and fuel mitigation, FOX10 Phoenix reported Wednesday, noting that 2021's wildfire season has been extremely active very early.  Arizona Department of Forestry and Fire Management public affairs officer Tiffany Davila told the station that there had already been two Type 1 incidents and there were 12 hand crews made up of 20 members to help fight them. Inmates are paid up to $3 an hour for their work, according to AZ Family. Davila al...