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High Pollution Advisory issued for PM-2.5 effective December 18-19 in Phoenix area

12/18/2020 - 11:26 am
Arizona Department of Environmental Quality, high pollution advisory, fine particulate matter, PM-2.5, Maricopa County, Phoenix

(Phoenix) The Arizona Department of Environmental Quality (ADEQ) is issuing a High Pollution Advisory (HPA) for fine particulate matter (PM-2.5) effective December 18 & 19, 2020 in Maricopa County. PM-2.5 is made up of small particles (soot) found in smoke. ADEQ recommends that people limit outdoor activity while the HPA is in effect, especially children and adults with respiratory problems.

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Emergency notification testing near Palo Verde Generating Station

11/25/2020 - 1:14 pm
Palo Verde Generating Station, siren test, Maricopa County, Maricopa County Department of Emergency Management

On Wednesday, Dec. 2, Palo Verde Generating Station (PVGS), in cooperation with local and State agencies, will test the outdoor warning sirens located within a 10-mile radius of the power plant. In conjunction with the siren test and in the same 10-mile radius, Maricopa County will test Wireless Emergency Alerts (WEA).

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Tonto National Forest continues Stage 1 Fire Restrictions

9/29/2020 - 3:01 pm
Tonto Nation Forest, Stage 1 fire restrictions, fire restrictions, Maricopa County, Gila County, Yavapai County, Pinal County

The Tonto National Forest will continue Stage 1 Fire Restrictions due to extreme fire danger in all vegetation types across the forest. The extreme fire danger is due to insufficient monsoonal moisture this season, high temperatures and continued dry fuel conditions.

Stage 1 Fire Restrictions were set to expire on Sept. 30, but were extended through Oct. 31, 2020, or until rescinded, whichever occurs first. The purpose of these restrictions is to reduce the risk of human-caused wildfires during periods of high fire danger and elevated fire weather conditions.

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High Pollution Advisory issued for ozone effective August 24, 2020 in the Phoenix area

8/23/2020 - 5:20 pm
ADEQ, high pollution advisory, ozone, Phoenix, Maricopa County

The Arizona Department of Environmental Quality (ADEQ) is issuing a High Pollution Advisory (HPA) for ozone effective August 24, 2020, in the Phoenix area. ADEQ recommends that people limit outdoor activity while the HPA is in effect, especially children and adults with respiratory problems.

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High Pollution Advisory issued for ozone effective July 30, 2020 in the Phoenix area

7/29/2020 - 9:04 am
ADEQ, HPA, high pollution advisory, Phoenix, Maricopa County, ozone

The Arizona Department of Environmental Quality (ADEQ) is issuing a High Pollution Advisory (HPA) for ozone effective July 30, 2020, in the Phoenix area. ADEQ recommends that people limit outdoor activity while the HPA is in effect, especially children and adults with respiratory problems.

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Bush Fire remains 98 percent contained

7/01/2020 - 1:22 pm
Mesa, Bush Fire, Tonto National Forest, smoke, Brownsville, Jake's Corner, Slate Creek, Pioneer Pass, Tonto Basin, Punkin Center, Sunflower, Apache Lake, Maricopa County, Gila County

The Bush Fire remains 98% contained. Interior burning activity and smoke may be present until the fire area receives widespread moisture from monsoons. The Arizona Central West Zone Type 3 Incident Management Team is working with the Tonto National Forest to transition management to the forest on July 2, 2020.

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Bush Fire containment lines remain secure despite high winds

6/30/2020 - 11:44 am
Mesa, Bush Fire, Tonto National Forest, smoke, Brownsville, Jake's Corner, Slate Creek, Pioneer Pass, Tonto Basin, Punkin Center, Sunflower, Apache Lake, Maricopa County, Gila County

The Bush Fire remains 98% contained. Through the high winds yesterday the containment lines remained secure. Frequent ash whirls that looked like smoke were visible within the fire area; minimal smoke on the interior was observed. Interior burning activity and smoke may be present until the fire area receives widespread moisture from monsoons. The Arizona Central West Zone Type 3 Incident Management Team is working with the Tonto National Forest to transition management to the forest in the coming days.

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Firefighters continue to patrol and monitor Bush Fire containment lines

6/29/2020 - 12:05 pm
Mesa, Bush Fire, Tonto National Forest, smoke, Brownsville, Jake's Corner, Slate Creek, Pioneer Pass, Tonto Basin, Punkin Center, Sunflower, Apache Lake, Maricopa County, Gila County

The Bush Fire remains 98% contained. A Red Flag Warning is again in effect over the fire area today bringing high and gusty winds with low relative humidity. Through the high winds yesterday the containment lines remained secure and minimal fire activity on the interior was observed. Interior burning activity and smoke may be present until the fire area receives widespread moisture from monsoons. Until then resources will continue to monitor and patrol the fire’s perimeter.

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Red Flag conditions including high winds expected in Bush Fire area

6/28/2020 - 11:35 am
Mesa, Bush Fire, Tonto National Forest, smoke, Brownsville, Jake's Corner, Slate Creek, Pioneer Pass, Tonto Basin, Punkin Center, Sunflower, Apache Lake, Maricopa County, Gila County

The Bush Fire remains 98% contained and acreage is 193,455. [The change in acreage is due to a mapping adjustment to the fire perimeter made during the evaluation of containment.] A Red Flag Warning is in effect over the fire area today and tomorrow bringing high and gusty winds with low relative humidity.

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Firefighters alert as critical fire weather enters Bush Fire area

6/27/2020 - 12:44 pm
Mesa, Bush Fire, Tonto National Forest, smoke, Brownsville, Jake's Corner, Slate Creek, Pioneer Pass, Tonto Basin, Punkin Center, Sunflower, Apache Lake, Maricopa County, Gila County

The Bush Fire remains 90% contained. Critical fire weather is expected in the fire area bringing high gusty winds and dry conditions through the weekend. These conditions have the potential to increase the amount of smoke and fire activity seen from the interior. Firefighters continue to monitor several large pockets of unburned vegetation. Interior burning activity and smoke will be common until the fire area receives widespread moisture from monsoons. Until then resources will continue to monitor and patrol the fire’s perimeter.

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