Arizona gets a lot of wildfires. But is it the worst state?

Arizona has a lot of wildfires. But is it the worst state for them? Valley 101 looks at why there are so many fires, and what ...

Pioneer Fire destroys several structures; man cited for starting flames

A 25-acre brush fire near Jake’s Corner has prompted a “SET” alert for nearby residents and closed SR-188 near Pioneer Pass.

Wildfire stopped from spreading near Tonto Basin, north of Phoenix

Firefighters stopped the spread of the 25-acre Pioneer Fire near Tonto Basin as residents prepared for possible evacuations.

Pioneer Fire, which burned 25 acres, is human-caused, according to fire officials

Crews have contained 25% of the Pioneer Fire near Jake’s Corner, which has burned 25 acres and destroyed secondary structures ...

Brush fire under control after burning 2 acres in southwest Phoenix

Fire crews responded near 51st Avenue and Broadway Road after reports of a brush fire on June 7, 2026. Road closed as crews ...
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Forward progress stopped on 'Pioneer Fire' in Gila County

JAKES CORNER, AZ — Fire crews are working to put out a new wildfire that sparked early Sunday afternoon in Gila County. The "Pioneer Fire" sparked about four miles south of Jakes Corner and north of ...