Bryce Fire burns almost 3,000 acres

Bryce Fire burns almost 3,000 acres

SAFFORD, Ariz. (KYMA, KECY) - Engines and hotshot crews were able to make some progress battling the Bryce Fire. The fire is about five hours northeast of Yuma, by Safford, Arizona. The human-caused fire has burned almost 3,000 acres with 25% containment. Overnight, firefighters successfully conducted "backburns" making way for the main fire to burn and slowing the spread.  On Monday, crews worked around the perimeter improving containment lines…

Firefighters battle Red Flag conditions as Bryce Fire continues to spread

A wildfire near Pima that appeared to be largely under control as of the end of the day on Thursday has since grown to cover an area more than 18 times in size as of Sunday evening.