Arizona continues to be at an increased risk for wildfires this weekend as Arizonans travel to escape the record heat that’s expected in Maricopa County.
One of the biggest threats in Arizona during the wildfire season is abandoned campfires. Ensuring a campfire is built properly, knowing how to maintain it, and thoroughly and completely extinguishing it is critical to a safe environment and the protection of all Arizonans during wildfire season.
According to State Forester Jeff Whitney, there were 150 campfires left unattended last weekend in the Coconino Forest.