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TweetPinShareStaff Reports CLIFTON – On Wednesday, a peaceful evening in Clifton turned into a nightmare for a couple when their fifth-wheel trailer was completely destroyed by a raging fire. One …
Couple loses fifth-wheel home in devastating fire in Clifton Read More
TweetPinShareStaff Reports DUNCAN – A residence in the Duncan area was deemed a total loss Monday after a house fire. While the structure is a complete loss, there were no …
Duncan house total loss in fire Read More
TweetPinShareStaff Reports ARTESIA – A structure fire caused by a welding mishap damaged a unique residence constructed from connected metal shipping containers and a tin shed south of Safford in …
Welding mishap causes structure fire south of Safford Read More
TweetPinShareStaff Reports THATCHER – A single-wide mobile home on West Westridge Drive caught fire early Sunday morning, prompting a swift response from local emergency services. The resident escaped unharmed, and …
Early morning house fire in Thatcher displaced a resident, no injuries reported Read More
TweetPinShareMost candle fires occur during December TUCSON — The holidays are a wonderful time to get everyone together. Unfortunately, they can also mean a greater risk of a fire in someone’s …
Avoid a fire in your home over the holidays; follow these Red Cross decorating safety steps Read More
TweetPinShareJon Johnson File Photo/Gila Herald: The GCSO investigated two deaths in an apparent house fire at the Safford Ranch Mobile Home Park on Tuesday, Jan. 24. The fire was started …
Two deceased in house fire in retirement mobile home park east of Safford Read More
TweetPinShareContributed Photo/Courtesy Safford Fire Department: A Tucson DJ is raffling off his services with proceeds benefitting the Gomez family, who lost all their worldly possessions in a house fire. Staff …
DJ raffling off services to aid fire victims Read More TweetPinShareContributed Photo/Courtesy Safford Fire Department: Safford Firefighters train for hot environments. It was this type of training that helped them battle a devastating fire that destroyed a family’s home. Staff …
Fundraising efforts underway for family after devastating Safford house fire Read More
TweetPinShareContributed Photo/Courtesy Larry Waters: An abandoned home burns in Safford early Saturday morning. The fire is suspected as possibly being arson. By Jon Johnson jonjohnsonnews@gmail.com SAFFORD – An abandoned house …
Safford vacant house fire suspected as arson Read More
TweetPinSharePhoto for illustrative purposes By Jon Johnson jonjohnsonnews@gmail.com FORT THOMAS – A candle is believed to be the cause of a fire that burned down a Fort Thomas home on …
Candle blamed for burning down home in Fort Thomas Read More