Here are the latest updates on firefighting efforts for several fires burning in Arizona on May 13, 2024.
PINAL COUNTY, Ariz. — A recent spike in wildfire activity in Pinal County is prompting concern from the Arizona Department of Forestry and Fire Management.
Between April 1 and May 9, the agency reported responding to 25 human-caused wildfires, mostly in the western region of Pinal County. During that same time frame in 2023, there were nine wildfires that burned about 100 acres in the county. "Fires are starting faster and spreading even quicker due to the abundance of fuel along with hot, dry, and windyThe DFFM fire prevention engine will begin patrolling around Pinal County.
The Arizona Fire & Medical Authority has released tips on how to prevent fires from starting in your home.
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