Behind the Fire Lines: A Look at the Hazen Fire as Crews Battle Terrain for Containment

Behind the fire lines: A look at the Hazen Fire as crews battle terrain for containment

Firefighters battling the Hazen Fire near Buckeye are facing challenges due to tough terrain and worsening weather, but continue efforts to maintain containment.

Hazen wildfire near Buckeye grows to 1,138 acres with 45% containment

As of 8 a.m. on May 6, the fire was 1,138 acres. The added acreage was from burnout operations and vegetation consumed within the previous perimeter.

Hazen Fire containment grows to 45 percent

The Hazen Fire has burned roughly 1,138 acres and is 45% contained as of Wednesday morning, according to the Arizona Department of Forestry and Fire Management.

Hazen Fire containment climbs to 45%

Containment on the Hazen Fire in Buckeye grew to 45% overnight, officials announced Wednesday morning.

Hazen Fire burns over 1,100 acres, 45% contained

6am Coverage BUCKEYE, Ariz. (KYMA) - Fire officials have provided an update on the Hazen Fire burning near Buckeye Wednesday. According to the Arizona Department of Forestry and Fire Management's (DFFM) post on X, the fire has burned 1,138 acres and is 45% contained. DFFM is asking everyone, including drivers, to stay out of the fire area and to not go past closed signs, gates or roadblocks. DFFM says, "Firefighters will continue patrolling cont…

Hazen Fire reaches nearly 1,000 acres uncontained

A fast-moving wildfire in the Gila River bottom has burned nearly 1,000 acres since Saturday and continues to spread with zero containment, according to the Arizona Department of Forestry and Fire Management.