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Wildfire tears through hundreds of acres in Arizona

Footage shows a wildfire in Buckeye, Arizona, captured on May 3, 2026. Officials estimate the blaze covers about 558 acres and is 0% contained as of 14:20 local time.

Why It Matters

The fire highlights ongoing wildfire risk in Arizona and ongoing containment challenges for responders.

Timeline

3 Events

Containment status reported by Arizona forestry department

May 3, 2026

As of 14:20 local time (22:20 BST), the wildfire was 0% contained according to a post on X by the Arizona Department of Forestry and Fire Management.

Acreage estimate for Buckeye wildfire

May 3, 2026

Local officials estimated the fire stretched across 558 acres (22.3 sq km).

Footage captured of Buckeye wildfire

May 3, 2026

Footage of a wildfire blazing in Buckeye, Arizona was captured on May 3, 2026.