School Canyon Fire causing evacuations
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School Canyon Fire burning near Montezuma Pass. Photo courtesy of KGUN9 viewer Alyssa D. Goodhue.
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School Canyon Fire burning near Montezuma Pass. Photo courtesy of KGUN9 viewer Alyssa Scarletto.
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School Canyon Fire burning near Montezuma Pass courtesy of Paul St. George.
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This was taken from outside my work around 3, located 15 minutes from forty and 5 from the mall. The picture doesn't do justice for the actual view and emotions that come with the site of smoke. This fire reminds me of last year Hopefully it doesn't get that bad
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School Canyon Fire burning near Montezuma Pass courtesy of Alyssa Scarletto
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School Canyon Fire burning near Montezuma Pass courtesy of Paul St. George.
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School Canyon Fire burning near Montezuma Pass east of the Huachuca Mountains. All this area was burnt last year in the monument fire. You can see the "Our Lady of the Sierras Shrine" on the right. The mountain in the center is Miller Peak and on the right Carr Peak.
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School Canyon Fire burning near Montezuma Pass east of the Huachuca Mountains. All this area was burnt last year in the monument fire. You can see the "Our Lady of the Sierras Shrine" on the right. The mountain in the center is Miller Peak and on the right Carr Peak.
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School Canyon Fire burning near Montezuma Pass courtesy of Bobby & Diana Sanchez
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School Canyon Fire burning near Montezuma Pass courtesy of Bobby & Diana Sanchez
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School Canyon Fire burning near Montezuma Pass courtesy of Cathy Walton
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School Canyon Fire burning near Montezuma Pass courtesy of Alyssa D.Goodhue
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School Canyon Fire burning near Montezuma Pass courtesy of Alyssa D.Goodhue
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School Canyon Fire burning near Montezuma Pass courtesy of Alyssa D.Goodhue
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School Canyon Fire burning near Montezuma Pass courtesy of Alyssa D.Goodhue
Web Producer: Ina Ronquillo
SIERRA VISTA, Ariz. (KGUN9-TV) - The School Canyon Fire has cause evacuation of the Lakeview Campground at Parker Canyon Lake.
The fire was reported around 9:30 a.m. on May 8.
The cause of the fire is being ruled human caused. The fire was ignited in Mexico, and is burning in grass and brush.
As of 5:00 p.m., the fire has burned 1,200 acres in the United States and is also burning in Mexico.
Heidi Schewel with the U.S. Forest Service tells KGUN9 that no structures are threatened at this time.
Units on scene of the fire indicate the fire remains in the valley and is traveling north.
There are currently 2 20-person crews, 12 engines, 4 water tankers, 6 air tankers and 2 helicopters assigned to battle the fire.
Stay with KGUN9 and KGUN9.com for the latest updates on the School Canyon Fire.
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