Arizona’s 2026 wildfire season saw the lowest burned area in 25 years, but fire crews still face a heavy workload and limited resources in the high country.
GMNA Phoenix
In 2026 the Arizona high country recorded the smallest area burned by wildfires in a quarter‑century, yet fire crews continue to fight active blazes across the mountainous terrain.
Firefighters report a heavy workload and insufficient resources despite the record‑low acreage, indicating that crews remain stretched thin in the region.
