Arizona Wildfires Scorch More Than 130,000 Acres

Efforts are underway to control two large wildfires in a mountainous area east of Phoenix, which have burned over 130,000 acres. Some residents in the affected areas have been allowed to return home. Additionally, there are high-risk red flag warnings in Northwest Arizona and parts of several other drought-stricken Western states.

What geographical area is being affected by the two large wildfires?

• A desert area in Nevada

• A forested area in Oregon

• A mountainous area east of Phoenix

• A coastal region in California

Approximately how many acres have been affected by the wildfires?

• 50,000 acres

• 130,000 acres

• 100,000 acres

• 200,000 acres

What has been allowed for some residents in the impacted areas?

• To relocate to another state

• To receive government aid

• To return home

• To evacuate to nearby shelters

Which area is currently under high risk red flag warnings?

• Southern Nevada

• Central California

• Northwest Arizona

• Southeast Arizona

What is a common characteristic of the states experiencing red flag warnings?

• They are all coastal states

• They are all experiencing heavy rainfall

• They are all drought-stricken

• They are all mountainous