Arizona, Greer Fire
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Arizona's wildfire season typically peaks between April and July and could get more heated as vegetation dries out. Here's where fires are burning.
A fire in the small Arizona community of Greer in the eastern part of the state prompted evacuations after it grew to 3,500 acres in one day.
FLAGSTAFF, AZ (AZFamily) — Flagstaff residents woke up to smoke filling the air after a train engine caught fire early Thursday morning.
Arizona is also in the middle of its peak wildfire season, which usually starts in April and spans through June until monsoon moisture ends fire risk. Following months of severe short-term drought starting last summer, the vegetation is parched and ready to burn.
Knowing where to turn for help in the wake of a wildfire can feel overwhelming. With wildfires affecting an increasing number of communities throughout Arizona, residents need clear guidance and actionable steps to recover.
Arizona's HB2201 requires utilities to enact biennial wildfire mitigation plans, with benefits for ratepayers and energy grid stability.
Anyone with information on the arson suspect is encouraged to call Chandler police at 480-782-4130. CHANDLER, Ariz. — The Chandler Police Department is looking for an arson suspect who is accused of setting fire to a home with several people inside.
House Bill 2201, which Gov. Katie Hobbs signed into law, was toned down considerably after it initially would have given utilities full immunity.