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TweetPinShareJon Johnson Photo/Gila Herald: The Gila River wildfire reignited Saturday. By Jon Johnson jonjohnsonnews@gmail.com Thatcher/Safford – The Gila River wildfire that began April 29 reignited early Saturday afternoon. The fire …
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TweetPinShareJon Johnson Photo/Gila Herald: Crews were battling a wildfire in the desert north of the Copper Canyon subdivision near the Gila River on Monday. Video By Jon Johnson/Gila Herald By …
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TweetPinShareStaff Reports SAFFORD – Get your orders in now for the fifth annual Law Enforcement Torch Run BBQ Dinner Fundraiser to benefit the Special Olympics of Arizona. Dinners of shredded …
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TweetPinShareContributed Photo/Courtesy GCSO: A man’s 2003 Cadillac burned in Solomon on Tuesday. The Safford Fire Department deemed the fire caused by a mechanical issue. By Jon Johnson jonjohnsonnews@gmail.com SOLOMON – …
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TweetPinShareJon Johnson Photo/Gila Herald: Safford firefighters extinguish an RV fire east of Safford. The fire was deemed ‘suspicious’ in nature. By Jon Johnson jonjohnsonnews@gmail.com GRAHAM COUNTY – A recreational vehicle …
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TweetPinShareJon Johnson Photo/Gila Herald: The wildland fire along the Gila River has been contained at 81 acres with no further expected growth. By Jon Johnson jonjohnsonnews@gmail.com Remaining personnel expected to …
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TweetPinShareLetter to the editor: Officers from the Safford and Thatcher police departments were joined by members of the Safford Fire Department this year to sponsor the 4th annual Law Enforcement Torch …
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TweetPinShareAn incandescent nightlight was the culprit behind a fire that originated in a family’s laundry room Tuesday night. By Jon Johnson jonjohnsonnews@gmail.com GRAHAM COUNTY – A nightlight with an incandescent …
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TweetPinShareJon Johnson File Photo/Gila Herald: A man was given a citation for burning without a permit after his fire got out of control and had to be extinguished by the …
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