TUCSON, Ariz. (KOLD News 13) - The Bighorn Fire burning in the Santa Catalina Mountains was at 119,541 acres and is 89 percent contained as of Wednesday, July 15. Incident Statistics Location: Santa Catalina Mountains Size: 119,541 acres... Continue Reading
Bighorn Fire - July 15, 2020 Daily Update. Woodward.While the fire is fully contained, residual heat within the containment line may be visible for some time, according to a press release.“We want people to be safe. “Rain is forecast throughout the weekend.
The Bighorn Fire burning late June 18, 2020, on the northern side of the Santa Catalina Mountains, threatening the town of Oracle. Bighorn Fire Updates and Information A lightning-caused fire has been burning on the west end of the Santa Catalina Mountains since June 5. >>https://tucsonne.ws/2Cf5hkg Posted by KOLD News 13 on Sunday, July 12, 2020 Incident Statistics Location: Santa Catalina Mountains Size: 119,541 acres... Continue Reading If you are in the GO Area, you need to evacuate immediately, if you are in the SET area, you need to be ready to evacuate. Here is a map of the Evacuation Area, and the area that needs to be ready to evacuate because of the Big Horn Fire in the Santa Catalina Mountains. Highlights: Beginning this evening at 8 p.m., a new, consolidated closure order restricting access to National Forest Systems lands in and around the Bighorn Fire will go into effect. We want people to be safe. The Bighorn Fire is 100 percent contained as of Thursday, July 23.A closure remains in effect for public safety as there are hazards in the burn scar and the Bighorn Fire increased the possibility of flooding downstream and of sediment and debris runoff.The National Forest Service is advising people to remain vigilant.Federal and local agencies are taking steps to reduce the risks to life and safety downstream from the burned area. Firefighters continue to patrol around Summerhaven to ensure there is no active fire that could pose a threat to the residents in Summerhaven, Soldier Camp, and Willow Canyon.TUCSON, Ariz. (KOLD News 13) - The Bighorn Fire burning in the Santa Catalina Mountains was at 119,541 acres and is 89 percent contained as of Wednesday, July 15.Opening for Sabino Canyon will be continually assessed and portions that are safe will open as soon as possible. Thankfully, no one was injured. July 11, 2020 8:51 am News 4 Tucson Breaking News, Local News, News. Only Summerhaven, Soldier’s Camp and Willow Canyon residents and employees will be allowed to return without an escort, however, proper documentation needs to be shown to allow access.Sabino Canyon, Bear Canyon, and Redington Road will remain closed.Please give an overall site rating:Questions from residents in the area should be directed to 351-FIRE (3473)The Big Horn fire began with a lightning strike on Friday, June 5.Beginning at 8 p.m. Wednesday, July 15, a new, consolidated closure order restricting access to federal lands in and around the Bighorn Fire will go into effect.Like us on Facebook to see similar storiesResidents that have returned to Summerhaven may continue to see smoke during the day along with possible embers glowing at night. Some homes and communities south of Oracle have been evacuated. People renting private cabins will also be allowed, but they will need to provide proof of reservation. 0:16. Bighorn Fire update; smoke visibile within wilderness area until significant rainfall 7/17/2020 - 12:01 pm Bighorn Fire , Coronado National Forest , Pima County , Santa Catalina Ranger District , Sabino Canyon , Canada Del Oro Wash , Coronado National Forest Closures Thank you for sticking with us through all the technical...People with special permits will be allowed entry, such as observatory workers and Pima County and Tucson Fire District officials. We would like to show you a description here but the site won’t allow us. The previous closure orders for the Bighorn fire are still in effect until 8 p.m. Bighorn Fire - July 15, 2020 Daily Update. The Bighorn Fire is 100 percent contained as of Thursday, July 23. The fire burned 58,553 acres, according to an update from the incident management team Monday morning. SOUND ON: Ammo can be heard cooking off as a fire burned in a Colorado Springs neighborhood. This is to reduce brush and other vegetation material created during fireline construction.Repopulation of Summerhaven continues under restrictions established by the Pima County Sheriff’s Office.TUCSON (KVOA) – The Bighorn Fire has burned 119, 250 acres, but now is 85% contained according to latest reports.On Wednesday, crews completed chipping operations in Catalina State Park. Officials say firefighters working in Summerhaven continued to repair and rehabilitate firelines. Nearly 1,000 fire personnel were dispatched to fight the fire, officials said. People renting private cabins will also be allowed, but they will need to provide proof of reservation. Thank you for sticking with us through all the technical...People with special permits will be allowed entry, such as observatory workers and Pima County and Tucson Fire District officials. TUCSON, Ariz. (KOLD News 13) - It’s official. TUCSON (KVOA) – The Bighorn Fire …