Wildland fire officials are warning of a potential disaster in southeastern Arizona.
Fire behavior analysts with the Eastern Arizona Incident Management Team say the potential for extreme wildfire conditions are the worst they have been in southeastern Arizona for this time of year and higher than the average fire danger normally experienced in June.
As of April 27, the potential for extreme wildfire behavior is the highest it’s been in April in the past 23 years of scientific records.
Fire officials urge caution while in the wildlands, since extreme fire potential exists.
Officials say these conditions could easily last for a few more months with no relief expected until mid-July when monsoon rains arrive.
Topics Catastrophe Natural Disasters Wildfire
Was this article valuable?
Here are more articles you may enjoy.
Louvre Tightens Security After $102M Jewel Heist, Installs Bars on Infamous Window 
Twice Injured Firefighter Loses Second Workers’ Compensation Claim 
Wells Fargo Sued by Ex-Manager Who Said Bank Faked Diversity 
UPS Ripped Off Seasonal Workers With Unfair Pay Practices, Lawsuit Alleges 
