Biggest wildfire in Arizona's History

[Eli13]

SPRINGERVILLE, Ariz. (AP) — A single campfire likely sparked what is now the largest blaze in Arizona history, and authorities said Wednesday they've questioned two "persons of interest" as the massive wildfire and two others threaten separate corners of New Mexico.

However, investigators declined to call the two people suspects or speculate on whether they'll face charges or be found liable to pay restitution.

Area residents had mixed feelings about how hard officials should go after those responsible.

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I hope that all our Arizonan orbinauts are OK.

 

[SiberianTiger]

Always imagined Arizona as a pretty bare state (mostly after seeing of air footage of underground nuclear bomb tests on TV), but now I realize its corner extends into the Rockies. That must be terrible to fight a wildfire in rough terrain, but probably holds more chance to find natural barriers for fire spreading.