PHOTOS: Bighorn Fire in the Catalina Mountains

The Encinos Fire has burned about 7,500 acres as of Friday, Oct. 9, according to the Arizona Department of Forestry and Fire Management.Arizona Department of Forestry and Fire Management.
The Dove Fire is one of two wildfires burning in the Tortolita Mountains Thursday evening.Arizona Department of Fire and Forestry Management
Westridge FireArizona State Forestry
Fire near Dove MountainArizona State Forestry
David Keller
Mt. Lemmon Highway damage from Bighorn FirePima County Department of Transportation
Mount Lemmon Business Economic Association
The fire, which is burning near Jackson Peak within the Santa Theresa Wilderness, grew to 939 acres and is 0 percent contained.Villarreal, Phil
The Jackson Fire started July 11 near Safford.Villarreal, Phil
Fire crews are still stationed throughout the Mt. Lemmon and Summerhaven area after the Bighorn Fire.Pima County Sheriff's Department
The Bighorn Fire as soon from Saddlebrooke looking north towards Oracle. Photo courtesy of Debbie Reecer
The Bighorn Fire as seen from SaddleBrooke, around 8PM, on Wednesday June 24, 2020. Photo courtesy of Jonathan Green
Inmates heading to battle wildfires in this July 2019 photo.Arizona Department of Corrections
View of the Bighorn Fire from the backyard of a home near Sunrise and Swan. Photo courtesy of Sara Concannon
The Bighorn Fire as seen in the pre-dawn hours on June 23rd from Biosphere Road. Photo courtesy of Andy HallAndrew Hall
The Bighorn Fire as seen in the pre-dawn hours on June 23rd from Biosphere Road. Photo courtesy of Andy HallAndrew Hall
A chopper pilot dips into Ventana Pond to scoop up water while fighting the Bighorn Fire in the Catalina Mountains. Photo courtesy of Larry Evans
Residents at the base of the Catalina Mountains find creative ways to thank the firefighters battling the Bighorn Fire. Photo courtesy of Eric Antil
The Bighorn Fire as seen from next door to Caroline Lecaplain's home. Thank you for sharing these photos, Caroline!
The Bighorn Fire as seen from next door to Caroline Lecaplain's home. Thank you for sharing these photos, Caroline!
The Bighorn Fire as seen from next door to Caroline Lecaplain's home. Thank you for sharing these photos, Caroline!
The Bighorn Fire as seen from next door to Caroline Lecaplain's home. Thank you for sharing these photos, Caroline!
The Bighorn Fire as seen at night with the city of Tucson in the foreground. Photo courtesy of S. C. West
The Bighorn Fire as seen from a distance with a dove flying across in the foreground. Photo courtesy of George Guillotte
The Bighorn Fire burns steadily in the Catalina Mountains as seen here from behind these structures. Photo courtesy of Michelle Haywood
The Bighorn Fire burns steadily in the Catalina Mountains as seen here from behind these structures. Photo courtesy of Michelle Haywood
The Bighorn Fire as seen from Craycroft Rd. over the roof tops of houses near the base of the mountains. Photo courtesy of Reynaldo Rodriguez.
A view of the Bighorn Fire burning in the Catalina Mountains from the Basha's parking lot at Kolb and Sunrise. Photo courtesy of Marshall Hayes
A view of the Bighorn Fire burning in the Catalina Mountains from the Basha's parking lot at Kolb and Sunrise. Photo courtesy of Marshall Hayes
The Bighorn Fire burning in the Catalina Mountain ranges at night. These stunning photographs were captured by Angel M. Lopez.
The Bighorn Fire burning in the Catalina Mountain ranges at night. These stunning photographs were captured by Angel M. Lopez.
The Bighorn Fire burning in the Catalina Mountain ranges at night. These stunning photographs were captured by Angel M. Lopez.
The Bighorn Fire burning in the Catalina Mountain ranges at night. These stunning photographs were captured by Angel M. Lopez.
The Bighorn Fire burning in the Catalina Mountain ranges at night. These stunning photographs were captured by Angel M. Lopez.
The Bighorn Fire burning in the Catalina Mountain ranges at night. These stunning photographs were captured by Angel M. Lopez.
The Bighorn Fire burning in the Catalina Mountain ranges at night. These stunning photographs were captured by Angel M. Lopez.
The Bighorn Fire burning in the Catalina Mountain ranges at night. These stunning photographs were captured by Angel M. Lopez.
The Bighorn Fire burning in the Catalina Mountain ranges at night. These stunning photographs were captured by Angel M. Lopez.
The Bighorn Fire burning in the Catalina Mountain ranges at night. These stunning photographs were captured by Angel M. Lopez.
Hundreds of firefighters continue to battle four major wildfires burning across Arizona.Pima County Sheriff's Department/Twitter
Smoke from the Bighorn Fire over the Catalina Mountains as seen from Naranja Rd. in Oro Valley. Photo courtesy of Betty Amstutz
The Bighorn Fire glows steadily across the night sky in the Catalina Mountains. Photo courtesy of Michelle Haywood
Enhanced HDR composite of several exposures of the Bighorn Fire taken from the roof of a home in Oro Valley on June 16 around 9:30 pm. Photo courtesy of Darryl Boyer
Enhanced HDR composite of several exposures of the Bighorn Fire taken from the roof of a home in Oro Valley on June 16 around 9:30 pm. Photo courtesy of Darryl Boyer
The Bighorn Fire as soon from Monterra Hills on Wednesday, June 17. Photo courtesy of Elizabeth Amstutz
The Bighorn Fire as seen from Eagle Crest Ranch in Catalina on Wednesday, June 17. Photo courtesy of Michele Ondrey
View of the Bighorn Fire and smoke on Wednesday, June 17 as seen from Catalina. Photo courtesy of Larry May
View of the Bighorn Fire and smoke on Wednesday, June 17 as seen from Catalina. Photo courtesy of Larry May
Panoramic view of the bighorn fire from Vail. Photo courtesy of Dan and Trudy Woltjer
Bighorn Fire as seen from a home in Saddlebrooke. Photo courtesy of Debbie Reecer
Bighorn Fire as seen from a home in Saddlebrooke. Photo courtesy of Debbie Reecer
Bighorn Fire as seen from a home in Saddlebrooke. Photo courtesy of Debbie Reecer
The Bighorn Fire burning in the Catalina Mountains as seen from a home in Saddlebrooke. Photo courtesy of Rich Reecer
The Bighorn Fire as seen from Oracle on Wednesday. Photo courtesy of Francis Schonfield
The Bighorn Fire burns heavy fuel along the La Canada Del Oro Ridge on Wednesday, June 17, 2020.U.S. Forest Service
Bighorn Fire as seen from Catalina on June 17, 2020.
Smoke billows from the top of Mt. Lemmon and the Catalina Mountain ranges from the Bighorn Fire. Photo courtesy of Elizabeth Amstutz
Bighorn Fire in the Catalina Mountains seen from a distance. Photo courtesy of Monica Carlson
Bighorn Fire in the Catalina Mountains seen from a distance. Photo courtesy of Monica Carlson
Bighorn Fire in the Catalina Mountains. Photo courtesy of Pam Pierce
The Bighorn Fire in the Catalina Mountains as seen from Naranja Park. Photo courtesy of Elizabeth Amstutz
The Bighorn Fire burning in the Catalina Mountains creeps toward toward Mount Lemmon. Photo courtesy of Greg Gaunt
The Bighorn Fire burning in the Catalina Mountains creeps toward toward Mount Lemmon. Photo courtesy of Greg Gaunt
The Bighorn Fire burning in the Catalina Mountains creeps toward toward Mount Lemmon. Photo courtesy of Greg Gaunt
Bighorn Fire in the Catalina Mountains. Photo courtesy of Elizabeth Amstutz.
Bighorn Fire in the Catalina Mountains. Photo courtesy of Elizabeth Amstutz.
The Bighorn fire in the Catalina Mountains. Photo courtesy of Debbie AngelDEBBIE ANGEL
The Bighorn fire in the Catalina Mountains. Photo courtesy of Debbie AngelDEBBIE ANGEL
Photo of the Bighorn fire taken from Catalina on Golder Ranch Rd safely outside the evacuation area with a long lens. Captured by Wendy Witzig, 3 hrs after the evacuation order was issued.
Views of the Bighorn Fire from the Saddlebrooke area. Photo courtesy of Angela Detty
Views of the Bighorn Fire from the Saddlebrooke area. Photo courtesy of Angela Detty
Views of the Bighorn Fire from the Saddlebrooke area. Photo courtesy of Angela Detty
Views of the Bighorn Fire from the Saddlebrooke area. Photo courtesy of Angela Detty
Views of the Bighorn Fire from the Saddlebrooke area. Photo courtesy of Angela Detty
Views of the Bighorn Fire from the Saddlebrooke area. Photo courtesy of Angela Detty
A plane drops fire retardant on the lower slopes of the Bighorn Fire in the Catalina Mountains. Photo courtesy of Chris Zurita
Bighorn FirePima County Sheriff's Department
Bighorn FireU.S. Forest Service
The Bighorn Fire from the front yard of a residence in Saddlebrooke. Photo courtesy of Rose Anderson
The Bighorn Fire continues it's slow spread northeast of Catalina State Park. Photo courtesy of Jon Perra
Beautiful but deadly Bighorn Fire blazes at night on the Catalina Mountains. Photo courtesy of Wendy Witzig
Beautiful but deadly Bighorn Fire blazes at night on the Catalina Mountains. Photo courtesy of Wendy Witzig
Heavy smoke roils from the mountain tops where the Bighorn Fire rages in the Catalina Mountains. Photo courtesy of Marty and April Golden
Heavy smoke roils from the mountain tops where the Bighorn Fire rages in the Catalina Mountains. Photo courtesy of Marty and April Golden
Heavy smoke roils from the mountain tops where the Bighorn Fire rages in the Catalina Mountains. Photo courtesy of Marty and April Golden
Heavy smoke roils from the mountain tops where the Bighorn Fire rages in the Catalina Mountains. Photo courtesy of Marty and April Golden
Heavy smoke roils from the mountain tops where the Bighorn Fire rages in the Catalina Mountains. Photo courtesy of Marty and April Golden
Heavy smoke roils from the mountain tops where the Bighorn Fire rages in the Catalina Mountains. Photo courtesy of Marty and April Golden
Heavy smoke roils from the mountain tops where the Bighorn Fire rages in the Catalina Mountains. Photo courtesy of Marty and April Golden
Heavy smoke roils from the mountain tops where the Bighorn Fire rages in the Catalina Mountains. Photo courtesy of Marty and April Golden
Heavy smoke roils from the mountain tops where the Bighorn Fire rages in the Catalina Mountains. Photo courtesy of Marty and April Golden
Smoke lays heavy over Tucson from the Bighorn Fire in the Catalina Mountains. Photo courtesy of Taco Najera
The Bighorn Fire rages on in the Catalina Mountains as seen here from residential streets just outside the evacuation zone. Photo courtesy of Natalie Baker
The Bighorn Fire rages on in the Catalina Mountains as seen here from residential streets just outside the evacuation zone. Photo courtesy of Natalie Baker
The Bighorn Fire rages on in the Catalina Mountains as seen here from residential streets just outside the evacuation zone. Photo courtesy of Natalie Baker
The Bighorn Fire rages on in the Catalina Mountains as seen here from residential streets just outside the evacuation zone. Photo courtesy of Natalie Baker
The Bighorn Fire rages on in the Catalina Mountains as seen here from residential streets just outside the evacuation zone. Photo courtesy of Natalie Baker
Bighorn Fire in the Catalina Mountains. Photo courtesy of Rachel Susco