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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.