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Over 3,000 firefighters battled Arizona's record-breaking Wallow Fire.

'Fire is Inevitable' to Keep Arizona Wild, Forestry Expert Says

Wildlands need fire, but strategic restoration promises to minimize its danger
Birding has become big business across the country, and Sierra Vista is now one of the best-known birding destinations, hosting the annual Southwest Wings Birding and Nature Festival.

Bird Enthusiasts Flock to Arizona

Monument fire spared precious bird habitat in Ramsey Canyon.
Atop Mount Lemmon, north of Tucson, remnants of wildfire.

The Flood After the Fire

Timing of monsoon rains can be a mixed blessing on fire-scorched terrain
Low-intensity flames from a preventive "burnout" operation meant to stop the Wallow Fire.

Web Feature: After the Fire

Faced with a charred landscape, experts must decide how to heal Arizona's forests—and prevent the megafires of the future
Many mountain communities are determined--and even defiant--in the wake of devastating fire damage.

"Still Here, Still Green"

White Mountains residents pull together, plan economic future in fire's wake

Wildfires Fan Political Flames

Thin Arizona's forests to stop fires, legislators urge, but others say it's not so simple
LouRae Whitehead, director of animal care at the Tucson Wildlife Center, applies antibacterial cream to the burned feet of this red-tailed hawk.

Aiding Wildfire's Wilder Victims

Displaced and injured animals get help from Tucson educational and rescue centers
The giant water bug, a top predator that can eat frogs and fish, serves as an indicator of stream health.

Bugs Tell Story of Fire and Stream

Aquatic insects in the Chiricahua Mountains help biologists understand fire's impact
With their reputation for excellence, the Apache 8 crew was often chosen to lead firefighting efforts.

Web Feature: The Wildfire Women

The all-female Apache 8 crew broke down barriers as it battled fires across the West
Charlie Horse grazes in his corral on a horse rescue ranch. He was badly burned in the Monument Fire in Southern Arizona's Huachuca Mountains when he panicked and ran into the flames.

Shelter for Fire's Forgotten Victims

As the Monument Fire scorches Southern Arizona, many struggle to save pets, wildlife and livestock
Firefighters conduct night burnout operations to help strengthen the fireline and keep the blace from advancing.

Slideshow: On the Firefighting Frontlines

Containment efforts continue as Wallow Fire races to the New Mexico border
The main fire engine at Mt. Lemmon Fire waits in the wings.

A Visit to Mt. Lemmon On the Eve of Forest Closure

Checking in with campers, residents and firefighters on the mountain, the day before extreme fire conditions close the Coronado
Plumes of smoke crowd the sky over the Wallow Fire.

Arizona Fires Blaze On

The nation watches as multiple fires scattered throughout the state scorch near-record-breaking stretches of Arizona's landscape

Fire Danger Closes Coronado National Forest

Public not allowed in forest until rains reduce fire danger

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