May 18, 2021
An Arizona wildland firefighter battles a blaze in 2020. Forecasts show the dry southwestern United States could be in for a rough wildfire season. File photo
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Extreme dry conditions prompt fire restrictions throughout Verde Valley
March-April experiences driest conditions in Southwest in 126 years
Within the past 10 days, nearly every fire and forest agency in or close to the Verde Valley has imposed some type of fire restrictions.
By Jason W. Brooks
May 18, 2021