Senate Bill 1442, which is a key part of the Arizona Healthy Forest Initiative, is a step in the right direction to combat wildfires, says Tiffany Davila of Arizona State Forestry.
The Spur Fire has destroyed at least a dozen homes in a remote Arizona mining town, but ground crews managed to halt its advance with assistance from aircraft dropping water and fire retardant. The blaze is 150 acres in size and about 25% contained.The fire started Thursday afternoon in the community of Bagdad about 100 miles northwest of Phoenix.Crews have made progress on
The Spur Fire in the mining community of Bagdad, Arizonahas demolished over 25 structures and homes, forcing the entire town to evacuate. Arizona State Forestry said forward progress has been stopped. The wildfire has burned about 150 acres and is 25% contained as of Friday morning.