Acri v. State

OPINION

CATTANI, Judge:

¶ 1 Residents of Yarnell and surrounding areas (the “Residents”) appeal from the superior court’s ruling dismissing their negligence claims against the State of Arizona and the Arizona State Forestry Division (collectively, “State”) arising from damage caused by the Yarnell Hill Fire. Because the superi- or court correctly concluded that the State did not owe a duty to protect the Residents’ property against naturally caused wildfires, we affirm.

FACTS AND PROCEDURAL BACKGROUND

112 On the afternoon of June 30, 2013, the Yarnell Hill Fire burned out of control, killing 19…