What started the Caldor Fire?

The Caldor Fire broke out Aug. 14 south of the community of Grizzly Flats. Fueled by drought, hot weather and high winds, the fire quickly grew in size, burning east through the Sierra Nevada mountains and Eldorado National Forest toward the Nevada border.

Has the Strawberry Lodge burned down?

When Michael Hicks took ownership of Strawberry Lodge nearly 20 years ago, he knew fire was a possibility. The historic lodge, tucked along Highway 50 in the tiny town of Strawberry, has burned three times since its first iteration in 1858, Hicks said.

Why is Phoenix so hazy?

Unusually high temperatures, local weather and international ozone transport patterns contributed to high ozone concentrations in Maricopa County in April and May of 2020. The new report found that Phoenix area residents breathed in 103 days of air with elevated ozone, the main ingredient in smog.

Why is it smoky in AZ?

Air around a high pressure system rotates clockwise. So, when located over the Four Corners, the air from Colorado and New Mexico is pulled right over southern Arizona. Wildfire smoke rises, gets caught in the prevailing winds aloft and the result is smoky skies for us!

Are there still wildfires in Arizona?

In all, 2,520 wildfires burned nearly 980,000 acres of state, federal, and tribal lands in almost every corner of the state. There is no ‘wildfire season’ anymore in Arizona.

How many acres is the Edwin fire in Arizona?

AZ State Forestry@azstateforestry· 23h #EdwinFire est. 100 acres. Fire activity has decreased except on E. side. Fire moving into #TortoiltaFire burn scar which will help w/ suppression. Aircraft doing recon due to difficult terrain.

What emergency notification systems are available in Arizona?

Arizona County Emergency Notifiaction Systems – Sign up for Emergency Notifications for your county/community. InciWeb is an interagency system that tracks high-visibility, high-complexity or long duration incidents.

Where can I find information about wildland fire activity in AZ?

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How big is the dove fire in Arizona?

AZ State Forestry@azstateforestry· 19h #DoveFire mapped at 600 acres & is approx. 1/2 mi. from merging w/ #EdwinFire in #Tortolitas. Crews working to secure S. flank above Dove Mtn. community & report good progress. Moderate activity, fire moving to N,E & SW. #EdwinFire, 137 acres w/ min. activity. #AZFire #AZForestry 910Twitter