North Scottsdale witnessed a harrowing escape from catastrophe when a wildland fire, known as the Gate Fire, erupted last Thursday and rapidly expanded to over 1,000 acres. Remarkably, no homes were surrendered to the blaze, thanks to the quick action and cooperative sweat of Scottsdale’s bravest and their regional compatriots. The Scottsdale Fire Department, aided by police and multiple fire agencies, tackled the wildfire which, driven by high winds, threatened homes in its reach.