A series of wildfires that began in Arizona on June 28 has thus far scorched more than 8,374 acres and destroyed more than 200 buildings.
The blaze also killed 19 firefighters in what is being called the worst loss of life from a wildfire in 80 years.
The largest fire began on Friday near Yarnell, Ariz., about 85 northwest of Phoenix. Authorities say that it was caused by lightning. About 50 evacuations have been prompted in Yarnell and a neighboring town, with Sheriff's Office employees going door-to-door to alert residents as 200 firefighters battled the blaze.
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