Pinedale News

It's been 10 years since the devastation of the Rodeo-Chediski fire that claimed nearly half a million acres of Arizona forests and caused the evacuation of many communities, including Show Low, Pinetop-Lakeside, Heber-Overgaard, Clay Springs and Pinedale.

A decade later, images of the Rodeo-Chediski Fire remain seared in the memories of those who fought it, feared it and fled it.

At more than 467,000 acres, the Rodeo-Chediski Fire in 2002 is the largest wildfire Arizona has ever seen.

At more than 467,000 acres, the Rodeo-Chediski fire in 2002 is the largest wildfire Arizona has ever seen.