“Phoenix Fire” Signals the Possible Beginning of Fire Season in Northern Arizona
In northern Arizona, the Heber-Overgaard Fire Department's crews worked hard to fight a wildland fire, which grew to cover almost 300 acres earlier this month.
The fire tripled in size over the period of an hour, and has been dubbed the "Phoenix Fire" by firefighters. The flames reportedly died down because of high humidity and lower temperatures.
Although the cause and exact location of the fire could not be confirmed, smoke could be seen from Highway 377, and officials stated that the fire was located in a "Phoenix park wash area."
This fire signals the beginning of a critical period in northern Arizona, during which the amount of precipitation received will set the tone for the upcoming fire season.
"We do have a lot of light fuels from last year's rains that we had. So ther...