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TweetPinShareBy Kris McBride/EAC THATCHER – The Southeast Zone Incident Management Team has expressed its gratitude to Eastern Arizona College (EAC) for providing critical support during the Bryce Fire, which has …
Southeast Zone Incident Management Team commends EAC for support during Bryce Fire Read More
TweetPinShareControl transferring back to the Arizona Department of Forestry and Fire Management By Jon Johnson jonjohnsonnews@gmail.com FORT THOMAS — The Bryce Fire appears safely contained in the Gila River riverbed …
Bryce Fire winding down Read More
TweetPinShareFire at 3,294 acres as it burns the interior tamarisk By Jon Johnson jonjohnsonews@gmail.com FORT THOMAS — The containment lines for the Bryce Fire near Fort Thomas increased during the …
Bryce Fire at 52 percent containment late Tuesday night Read More
TweetPinShareFire at 3,137 acres with 29 percent containment as of Monday night By Jon Johnson jonjohnsonews@gmail.com FORT THOMAS — The Bryce Fire’s fire lines continued to hold near Fort Thomas …
Bryce Fire lines holding through Red Flag days Read More
TweetPinShareFirefighters are preparing for critical fire weather on Monday and Tuesday By Jon Johnson jonjohnsonnews@gmail.com FORT THOMAS — Despite the frightening image above, firefighters managed to keep the Bryce Fire …
Bryce Fire lines holding through Fort Thomas Read More
TweetPinShareFort Thomas Schools closed on Monday By Jon Johnson jonjohnsonnews@gmail.com FORT THOMAS – Firefighters from throughout the state descended upon Fort Thomas on Saturday to help fight the Bryce Fire …
Bryce Fire roughly at 3,000 acres Read More
TweetPinShareFire command is being transferred to the Southeast Zone Type 3 Incident Management Team Upgraded from READY to SET at 11:25 a.m. By Jon Johnson jonjohnsonnews@gmail.com FORT THOMAS – The …
Fort Thomas given ‘SET’ evacuation status for Bryce Fire Read More
TweetPinShareBy Jon Johnson jonjohnsonnews@gmail.com EDEN—Late Tuesday afternoon, multiple local and state fire agencies collaborated to battle a quick-moving wildfire in the Hot Springs area, north of Pima and east of …
Firefighters battle wildfire in Hot Springs Read More
TweetPinShareSan Manuel Band of Mission Indians provides a $2.6 million grant for four new classrooms Contributed Article/Courtesy FTUSD FORT THOMAS – The San Carlos Apache Tribe is excited to announce …
Grant funding secured to expand Mt. Turnbull Elementary School Read More
TweetPinShareKats gain experience before inventorying equipment By Raymundo Frasquillo DUNCAN – The Brad Roof-coached Duncan Wildkats missed out on the 2025 post-season, ending as No. 25 during the final rankings. The Wildkats opened the season listing two reserves, added one, then another …
Apaches host No. 23 Antelope on Friday Read More