Emergency Bulletins

Each year, nine out of ten wildfires across the country are started by people. In 2021, 71 percent of Arizona’s fires were human-caused. As the temperatures start to rise and vegetation starts to dry out, the state will begin to see an increase in fire activity. Therefore, it is extremely important for residents and visitors to do their part to prevent wildfires.

This week is Southwest Wildfire Awareness Week and this year’s theme is, “Don’t Wait for Wildfires to Start, Prepare and Be Aware.” Preparedness is key for wildfire prevention. Residents should start cleaning up their yards...

Fire managers on the Bradshaw & Chino Valley Ranger District will begin implementation of two prescribed burns beginning Wednesday, March 23 through Tuesday, March 29, 2022, pending favorable weather conditions.  Fire mangers will burn Cement Tank RX first, then Wineglass RX using hand and aerial ignitions. 

Cement Tank RX - Is a 2,326-acre broadcast burn located east of Highway 89, north of Paulden near Drake. Vegetation is scattered juniper and grass.  Smoke will be visible in the immediate areas of the burn activity including Highway 89.  It is possible that...