Wildfires

Highway fire
5/21/2020

Preventing vehicle-caused wildfires is everyone's responsibility

As summer temperatures shoot upward, so do the number of brush fires alongside state highways. Here's what you can do to help stop wildfires.
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Memorial Day
5/19/2020

As weather heats up, so does potential for wildfires along highways

Bisbee fire prevention
3/27/2020

ADOT, partner agencies act to reduce fire risk on SR 80

Wildfires are an ever-present danger in Arizona. When State Route 80, just outside Bisbee, was determined to be at high risk,...
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SR 80
Don't park in tall brush DMS
7/10/2019

Seriously, don't park in tall grass

Those signs saying don't park in tall brush or don't drag chains? There's a serious reason for them.
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Safety
Triple axle trailer loaded with logs
5/8/2019

ADOT, partners helping reduce risk of catastrophic wildfires

Five years ago, ADOT helped launch the Health Forest Initiative to help prevent large wildfires and protect infrastructure. Now we're expanding that effort.
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Partnering
Wildfires
5/2/2019

ADOT, partners expand Healthy Forest Initiative to reduce wildfire risk

Smoke from a fire arises from the rocks along side the road.
4/29/2019

Don't spark a wildfire: Check vehicles, trailers before summer trips

Sparks from dragging chains, underinflated tires and tossed cigarettes can and do start fires along state highways. Here's how you can help.
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Wildfires
4/25/2019

No sparks: Tow chains, underinflated tires can cause wildfires

Measuring a chuckwalla with a ruler
8/16/2018

Collaboration among state and local agencies … a winning combination

Director John Halikowski shares how the Arizona Department of Transportation collaborates with other agencies to improve service and save taxpayer dollars.
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Wildfires
5/15/2018

Don’t spark a fire: Check chains, don’t toss cigarettes along state highways

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