Arizona wildfires 2024: What to know about the fires burning in the state
Wildfire season has begun in Arizona as several fires have popped up across the state.
We take a look at each fire, how big it is, the communities impacted, and who should be evacuating, or who should be ready to evacuate.
MAP: Wildfires burning across the state
Black Fire
Black Fire burning in Tonto National Forest, evacuations ordered
Several areas are under evacuation orders amid a wildfire burning in the Tonto National Forest.
Apex Fire
Thompson Fire
Freeman Fire
Freeman Fire: 32K acres burned near Oracle, evacuations lifted
Evacuations have been lifted amid the Freeman Fire, which sparked in a remote area of Pinal County in the Black Mountains.
Watch Fire
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Watch Fire: Flames tear through San Carlos in Gila County as wind spreads flames
The wind-driven Watch Fire is burning in San Carlos and has already scorched more than 2,100 acres.
Gemstone Fire
Hillside Fire
Hillside Fire: Pre-evacuations lifted in Yavapai County
The Hillside Fire sparked in the Yavapai County town of Congress on July 10.
Ray & Shake Fires
Ray, Shake Fires burning just outside of Kearny; evacuations lifted
Evacuations have been lifted amid the Ray and Shake Fires, which have burned more than 150 acres in Pinal County.
Rainey Fire
Pius Fire
Perry Tank Fire
Perry Tank Fire: I-17 reopens near Black Canyon City
A brush fire near Black Canyon City prompted the closure of a portion of Interstate 17, but all traffic lanes have since been reopened.
Golden Fire
Lockett Fire
Weimer Fire
Boulder View Fire
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Boulder View Fire: Evacuations ordered for wildfire burning near Scottsdale
Evacuations have been ordered as crews battle a brush fire that is burning north of Scottsdale.
Rock Fire
Kingman Fire
Ghost Fire
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Ghost Fire in Apache Junction causes State Route 88 closure, multiple units scramble to contain flames
A brush fire near Apache Junction caused a road closure on State Route 88 near Lost Dutchman State Park.
Riverside Fire
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Riverside Fire forced Bartlett Lake evacuations, impacting local businesses
Fire season is early, and its active. The Riverside Fire is the third wildfire to hit the Bartlett Lake area so far this summer, and we’re only halfway through June.
Arcadia Fire
Foote Fire
Ironwood Fire
Rose Fire
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Rose Fire claims 15 structures near Arizona town, slows traffic on Phoenix-to-Las Vegas highway
The Rose Fire burning in Wickenburg destroyed seven homes, prompted evacuations and closed the main highway between Phoenix and Las Vegas before an army of firefighters arrived to stem the flames, a fire official said.
Peacock Fire
Bear Fire (in Gila County)
Bravo Fire
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Bravo Fire burns in Coconino County; cause is under investigation
The Bravo Fire burning in Coconino County near Bellemont has some residents preparing to leave their homes on Thursday afternoon.
Sourdough Fire
Saddle Fire
Catahoula Fire
Haley Fire
Adams Fire
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Adams Fire burning near Fountain Hills
A community near Fountain Hills has been told to be ready to evacuate due to a wildfire burning in the area.
Table Fire
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Interstate 17 reopened for Table Fire burning near Table Mesa Road
As of Sunday night, the final update on the Table Fire was that it burned 676 acres and is 85% contained. If there's a significant change in the fire, there will be another update.
Spring Fire
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Spring Fire burning near Sunflower
The Spring Fire started on Saturday, June 1, and has grown to an estimated 4,022 acres. The fire is 46% contained.
Lazy Lizard Fire
Simmons Fire
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Simmons Fire: Evacuations lifted near Kearny
Evacuations have been lifted in Pinal County for the Simmons Fire, which has burned over 300 acres near Kearny, Arizona.
Bear Fire (in Cochise County)
87 Fire
Greene Fire
Refuge Fire
Sidewinder Fire
Dotbug Fire
Peg Leg Fire
Wildcat Fire
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Wildcat Fire burns 14K acres, roads reopen near Bartlett Lake
Roads near Bartlett Lake have reopened as crews still work to contain a wildfire northeast of Cave Creek that has scorched just over 14,000 acres.