Prescott

Final Results are in for the Democrats in CD4

Zac Ziegler — Tue, 11 Sep 2012 20:23:07 +0000

The Democratic Party now knows who will run against Republican Paul Gosar in November.

Plans to Rebuild Prescott's Whiskey Row Approved

Zac Ziegler — Mon, 20 Aug 2012 19:44:56 +0000

City preservation officials in Prescott have approved a design to replace the Whiskey Row buildings destroyed by last May’s fire.

The Hard Work of Putting Out Wildfires

Zac Ziegler — Tue, 12 Jun 2012 19:02:36 +0000

Scenes of wildfires are almost commonplace this time of year in the southwest

Photos of billowing smoke and threatening orange flames…

Firefighters weighted down with equipment…

Homeowners looking weary and frightened…

Behind the dramatic images though are sometimes hundreds of men and women putting in long hours in poor conditions, doing dangerous work.

Media reports about the Gladiator Fire, southeast of Prescott, routinely mentioned rough terrain slowing down fire fighters.

Firecrews Working Long Days to Conquer Gladiator

Zac Ziegler — Fri, 25 May 2012 01:14:06 +0000

The Gladiator Fire has topped 16,000 acres, but the blaze has slowed considerably this week.

It grew by leaps and bounds in its early days.

A major reason has been the Red Flag weather warnings that have plagued most of the 12 days the fire has been burning.

But proper planning and frequent reevaluation has helped keep the fire at bay.

Despite Winds, Firecrews Holding Gladiator Back

Zac Ziegler — Thu, 24 May 2012 16:28:02 +0000

The Gladiator Fire grew only a small amount Wednesday despite weather conditions that had previously made the fire grow rapidly.

The fire's damage now stands at 15,600 acres. The fire made no significant gains on Wednesday.

Containment levels have also stayed the same at 26%.

Large flames continue to burn on the interior of the fire, but fire lines and hot shot crews are containing the spread of the fire.

High winds and low humidity continue to keep a red flag warning in effect in the area.

Gladiator Fire Slowing Down

Zac Ziegler — Thu, 24 May 2012 01:02:32 +0000

The growth of the Gladiator Fire seems to have stalled despite high winds and dry conditions.

The fire did not add any acreage overnight. It stands at 15,600 acres.

The fire is 26% contained, and fire crews seem to have a good hold on the fire in crucial areas, such as the borders creeping towards Crown King and Towers Mountain.

Gerry Perry with the Gladiator Fire Incident Management Team describes how the line is holding near Tower Mountain.

Firecrews Making Progress on Gladiator Fire

Zac Ziegler — Wed, 23 May 2012 16:16:15 +0000

Red Flag warnings are causing the Gladiator Fire to spread quicker than it has in recent days.

The damage increased over 600 acres since Monday. It now stands at just over 15,600 acres.

Control numbers continue to rise, with the fire now 26% contained.

Some of the resources used on the fire are being diverted to new wildfires in Arizona.

Gerry Perry with the Gladiator Fire Incident Management Team:

“We did lose four air tankers that left for other fires.”

Gladiator Fire Update: May 22, PM

Zac Ziegler — Wed, 23 May 2012 01:00:08 +0000

Fire crews continue to fight the Gladiator Fire in Prescott National Forest.

The fire has now burned more than 15,000 acres.

Fire crews have been working on holding back the southern and eastern fronts of the fire in order to protect the small communities in the area.

Southwesterly winds are now gusting up to 25 miles per hour, testing the lines that crews have built.

Despite the large size of the fire, there has not been much damage to man-made structures in the area.

Gladiator Fire Update: May 22, am.

Zac Ziegler — Tue, 22 May 2012 15:54:38 +0000

The Gladiator Fire continues to grow in Prescott National Forest, but fire crews continue to make progress.

The fire's damage now stands at nearly 15,000 acres.

On Monday it grew by less than 5%, roughly 800 acres.

It had only grown about 1,200 acres over the weekend.

The low winds have allowed smoke to settle into the towns in the area of the fire.

Gladiator Fire Update: May 21, PM

Zac Ziegler — Tue, 22 May 2012 01:03:14 +0000

The spread of the Gladiator Fire slowed over the weekend, allowing firefighters to make progress in controlling the blaze.

The Gladiator Fire has now spread to over 14,000 acres, and is 15% contained.

Low winds this weekend means the fire grew by only 1,200 acres between Friday and today.

Gerry Perry is with the Gladiator Fire Incident Management Team:

“When you have high winds in this kind of situation, extreme fire behavior occurs, and it’s extremely dangerous for the fire fighters to get very close to the front lines.”