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Evacuation orders have been issued as the Tiger Fire burns east of Crown King. As of Thursday morning, fire officials said the fire has grown to 13,175 acres and is 29% contained.
Evacuation orders have been issued as the Tiger Fire burns east of Crown King.

As of Thursday morning, fire officials said the fire has grown to 13,175 acres and is 29% contained.
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Walnut Fire - Az State Forestry
Photo by: Az State Forestry
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Walnute Fire near I-10 on June 22, 2021.
Walnute Fire near I-10 on June 22, 2021.Photo by: Cochise County Sheriff's Office/Facebook
The "Heavy Fire" is burning in the Santa Rita Mountains east of Sahuarita.
The "Heavy Fire" is burning in the Santa Rita Mountains east of Sahuarita.Photo by: Green Valley Fire Department
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Photo by: Ciara Encinas
Aerial photo from the U.S. Forest Service captures the Shamrock Fire on June 10, 2021.
Aerial photo from the U.S. Forest Service captures the Shamrock Fire on June 10, 2021.Photo by: U.S. Forest Service/Twitter
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Photo by: Pinal Co. Sheriff's Dept.
Pinal Co. Fire
Photo by: AZ State Forestry
The Encinos Fire has burned about 7,500 acres as of Friday, Oct. 9, according to the Arizona Department of Forestry and Fire Management.
The Encinos Fire has burned about 7,500 acres as of Friday, Oct. 9, according to the Arizona Department of Forestry and Fire Management.Photo by: Arizona Department of Forestry and Fire Management.
The Dove Fire is one of two wildfires burning in the Tortolita Mountains Thursday evening.
The Dove Fire is one of two wildfires burning in the Tortolita Mountains Thursday evening.Photo by: Arizona Department of Fire and Forestry Management
Westridge Fire
Westridge FirePhoto by: Arizona State Forestry
Fire near Dove Mountain
Fire near Dove MountainPhoto by: Arizona State Forestry
Bighorn Scar
Photo by: David Keller
Mt. Lemmon Highway damage from Bighorn Fire
Mt. Lemmon Highway damage from Bighorn FirePhoto by: Pima County Department of Transportation
Summer Haven
Photo by: Mount Lemmon Business Economic Association
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The fire, which is burning near Jackson Peak within the Santa Theresa Wilderness, grew to 939 acres and is 0 percent contained.Photo by: Villarreal, Phil
The Jackson Fire started July 11 near Safford.
The Jackson Fire started July 11 near Safford.Photo by: Villarreal, Phil
Fire crews are still stationed throughout the Mt. Lemmon and Summerhaven area after the Bighorn Fire.
Fire crews are still stationed throughout the Mt. Lemmon and Summerhaven area after the Bighorn Fire.Photo by: Pima County Sheriff's Department
AZ Game and Fish: Desert tortoises threatened by wildfires
Photo by: AZ Game and Fish
Inmates heading to battle wildfires in this July 2019 photo.
Inmates heading to battle wildfires in this July 2019 photo.Photo by: Arizona Department of Corrections
The Bighorn Fire as seen in the pre-dawn hours on June 23rd from Biosphere Road
The Bighorn Fire as seen in the pre-dawn hours on June 23rd from Biosphere Road. Photo courtesy of Andy HallPhoto by: Andrew Hall
The Bighorn Fire as seen in the pre-dawn hours on June 23rd from Biosphere Road
The Bighorn Fire as seen in the pre-dawn hours on June 23rd from Biosphere Road. Photo courtesy of Andy HallPhoto by: Andrew Hall
Hundreds of firefighters continue to battle four major wildfires burning across Arizona.
Hundreds of firefighters continue to battle four major wildfires burning across Arizona.Photo by: Pima County Sheriff's Department/Twitter
The Bighorn Fire burns heavy fuel along the La Canada Del Oro Ridge on Wednesday, June 17, 2020.
The Bighorn Fire burns heavy fuel along the La Canada Del Oro Ridge on Wednesday, June 17, 2020.Photo by: U.S. Forest Service
The Bighorn Fire burning in the Catalina Mountains creeps toward toward Mount Lemmon
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
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
The Bighorn Fire burning in the Catalina Mountains creeps toward toward Mount Lemmon. Photo courtesy of Greg GauntPhoto by: Greg Gaunt
Bighorn Fire in the Catalina Mountains
Bighorn Fire in the Catalina Mountains. Photo courtesy of Elizabeth Amstutz.
The Bighorn fire in the Catalina Mountains
The Bighorn fire in the Catalina Mountains. Photo courtesy of Debbie AngelPhoto by: DEBBIE ANGEL
The Bighorn fire in the Catalina Mountains
The Bighorn fire in the Catalina Mountains. Photo courtesy of Debbie AngelPhoto by: DEBBIE ANGEL
Bighorn Fire
Bighorn FirePhoto by: Pima County Sheriff's Department
Bighorn Fire
Bighorn FirePhoto by: U.S. Forest Service
The Bighorn Fire in the Catalina Mountains
The Bighorn Fire in the Catalina Mountains. Photo courtesy of JesseJ.MediaPhoto by: Jesse Jackson
The Bighorn Fire in the Catalina Mountains
The Bighorn Fire in the Catalina Mountains. Photo courtesy of JesseJ.MediaPhoto by: Jesse Jackson
Smoke billows from a ridge after a slurry drop on the Bighorn Fire in the Catalina Mountains
Smoke billows from a ridge after a slurry drop on the Bighorn Fire in the Catalina Mountains. Photo courtesy of Elizabeth Amstutz
Bighorn Fire
Bighorn fire grows to more than 4,000 acresPhoto by: Kelvin Garcia
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Vinson La Noir took this photo of the Bighorn Fire.Photo by: Vinson La Noir
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The Pima County Department of Environmental Quality issued an air pollution health watch Tuesday due to fire smoke from the Bighorn Fire and Tortolita Fire.Photo by: Pima County Department of Environmental Quality
Bighorn Fire
Photo by: Pima County Twitter
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The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Forest Service, southwestern region is implementing a recreational shooting restriction for the Coronado, Prescott and Tonto National Forests in efforts to reduce wildfires while protecting health and safety of employees and communities.Photo by: Google Maps
Superior fire
Photo by: Duarte, Jessica
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Photo by: TWITTER/@PeoriaFire
Redington Pass Wildfire
22 acre wildfirePhoto by: Coronado National Forest
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Photo by: Burley Packwood
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Generic siren.Photo by: Scripps
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Generic sirenPhoto by: Scripps
Brush fire closes both directions of I-40 near Holbrook

A brush fire has forced the closure of Interstate 40 in Arizona and authorities can't say when the roadway will reopen.

Photo by: Villarreal, Phil
Fire near Redington Road grows to 20 acres

The U.S. Forest Service is battling a fire northeast of town.

Photo by: Villarreal, Phil
California wildfires by the numbers: $177M spent

Flames threaten homes at the Thomas Fire on December 16, 2017 in Montecito, California. 

Photo by: David McNew
Brush fire threatens Cochise County homes

A fire burning a half-mile from Zacatacus Canyon threatened nearby homes Thursday.

Photo by: Villarreal, Phil
Wildfires ravage Northern California
Fire consumes a home as out of control wildfires move through the area on October 9, 2017 in Glen Ellen, California. Tens of thousands of acres and dozens of homes and businesses have burned in widespread wildfires that are burning in Napa and Sonoma counties. (Photo by Justin Sullivan/Getty Images)Photo by: Justin Sullivan
Closures of parts of forests begins
Photo by: Getty
Wildfires ravage Northern California
An out of control wildfire approaches Gundlach Bundschu winery on October 9, 2017 in Sonoma, California. Ten people have died in wildfires that have burned tens of thousands of acres and destroyed over 1,500 homes and businesses in several Northen California counties. (Photo by Justin Sullivan/Getty Images)Photo by: Justin Sullivan
Wildfires ravage Northern California
Fire consumes a home as out of control wildfires move through the area on October 9, 2017 in Glen Ellen, California. Tens of thousands of acres and dozens of homes and businesses have burned in a widespread wildfire that is burning in Napa and Sonoma counties. (Photo by Justin Sullivan/Getty Images)Photo by: Justin Sullivan
Wildfires ravage Northern California
Fire consumes a home as out of control wildfires move through the area on October 9, 2017 in Glen Ellen, California. Tens of thousands of acres and dozens of homes and businesses have burned in a widespread wildfire that is burning in Napa and Sonoma counties. (Photo by Justin Sullivan/Getty Images)Photo by: Justin Sullivan
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Forecasters report elevated danger of wildfires in Arizona

SUNLAND, CA - DECEMBER 05: A house burns during the Creek Fire on December 5, 2017 in Sunland, California. Strong Santa Ana winds are rapidly pushing multiple wildfires across the region, expanding across tens of thousands of acres and destroying hundreds of homes and structures. (Photo by David McNew/Getty Images)

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Maverick Fire
Photo by: Tonto National Forest
Maverick Fire
Photo by: Tonto National Forest
Flag Fire near Kingman
Flag Fire burning near KingmanPhoto by: Mohave County Sheriff’s Office
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Telegraph Fire
Telegraph FirePhoto by: Tonto National Forest
Wallow Fire drone
Photo by: Danny Bavaro
Telegraph Fire
Telegraph Fire Photo by: ABC15
Telegraph Fire
Telegraph Fire Photo by: ABC15
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Photo by: Todd Strawdinger
Telegraph Fire
Telegraph FirePhoto by: United States Forest Service
Telegraph Fire
Telegraph FirePhoto by: Cliff Castle Chopper
Telegraph Fire
Telegraph Fire Photo by: ABC15
Arizona wildfires
BILLOWING smoke from wildfires in the Globe-Winkelman-Superior area Photo by: ADOT
Telegraph Fire
Telegraph FirePhoto by: Cliff Castle Chopper
Telegraph Fire
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Telegraph FirePhoto by: Cliff Castle Chopper
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Telegraph FirePhoto by: Cliff Castle Chopper
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Telegraph FirePhoto by: Cliff Castle Chopper
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Telegraph FirePhoto by: Cliff Castle Chopper
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Telegraph Fire
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Telegraph Fire
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PHOTOS: Bighorn Fire in the Catalina Mountains

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  • Evacuation orders have been issued as the Tiger Fire burns east of Crown King. As of Thursday morning, fire officials said the fire has grown to 13,175 acres and is 29% contained.
  • Walnut Fire - Az State Forestry
  • ready set go (2).jpg
  • Ready set go graphic
  • Walnute Fire near I-10 on June 22, 2021.
  • The "Heavy Fire" is burning in the Santa Rita Mountains east of Sahuarita.
  • PCSD WILFIRE PREVENTION MT LEMMON.jpg
  • Aerial photo from the U.S. Forest Service captures the Shamrock Fire on June 10, 2021.
  • pinal fire
  • Pinal Co. Fire
  • The Encinos Fire has burned about 7,500 acres as of Friday, Oct. 9, according to the Arizona Department of Forestry and Fire Management.
  • The Dove Fire is one of two wildfires burning in the Tortolita Mountains Thursday evening.
  • Westridge Fire
  • Fire near Dove Mountain
  • Bighorn Scar
  • Mt. Lemmon Highway damage from Bighorn Fire
  • Summer Haven
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  • The Jackson Fire started July 11 near Safford.
  • Fire crews are still stationed throughout the Mt. Lemmon and Summerhaven area after the Bighorn Fire.
  • AZ Game and Fish: Desert tortoises threatened by wildfires
  • Inmates heading to battle wildfires in this July 2019 photo.
  • The Bighorn Fire as seen in the pre-dawn hours on June 23rd from Biosphere Road
  • The Bighorn Fire as seen in the pre-dawn hours on June 23rd from Biosphere Road
  • Hundreds of firefighters continue to battle four major wildfires burning across Arizona.
  • The Bighorn Fire burns heavy fuel along the La Canada Del Oro Ridge on Wednesday, June 17, 2020.
  • The Bighorn Fire burning in the Catalina Mountains creeps toward toward Mount Lemmon
  • The Bighorn Fire burning in the Catalina Mountains creeps toward toward Mount Lemmon
  • The Bighorn Fire burning in the Catalina Mountains creeps toward toward Mount Lemmon
  • Bighorn Fire in the Catalina Mountains
  • The Bighorn fire in the Catalina Mountains
  • The Bighorn fire in the Catalina Mountains
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  • The Bighorn Fire in the Catalina Mountains
  • The Bighorn Fire in the Catalina Mountains
  • Smoke billows from a ridge after a slurry drop on the Bighorn Fire in the Catalina Mountains
  • Bighorn Fire
  • Tuscon Lightning Fire by Vinson La Noir.jpg
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  • Bighorn Fire
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  • Superior fire
  • Arizonawildfire.jpg
  • Redington Pass Wildfire
  • Saguaro_National_Park_(West)_1 WIKICOMMONS.jpg
  • siren generic daytime
  • Siren Generic
  • Brush fire closes both directions of I-40 near Holbrook
  • Fire near Redington Road grows to 20 acres
  • California wildfires by the numbers: $177M spent
  • Brush fire threatens Cochise County homes
  • Wildfires ravage Northern California
  • Closures of parts of forests begins
  • Wildfires ravage Northern California
  • Wildfires ravage Northern California
  • Wildfires ravage Northern California
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  • MargoFire1
  • Forecasters report elevated danger of wildfires in Arizona
  • Maverick Fire
  • Maverick Fire
  • Flag Fire near Kingman
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  • mcdonald tank fire.jpeg
  • Telegraph Fire
  • Wallow Fire drone
  • Telegraph Fire
  • Telegraph Fire
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  • Telegraph Fire
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  • Arizona wildfires
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Evacuation orders have been issued as the Tiger Fire burns east of Crown King.

As of Thursday morning, fire officials said the fire has grown to 13,175 acres and is 29% contained.
National Forest Service
Az State Forestry
https://ein.az.gov/
ein.az.gov
Walnute Fire near I-10 on June 22, 2021.Cochise County Sheriff's Office/Facebook
The "Heavy Fire" is burning in the Santa Rita Mountains east of Sahuarita.Green Valley Fire Department
Ciara Encinas
Aerial photo from the U.S. Forest Service captures the Shamrock Fire on June 10, 2021.U.S. Forest Service/Twitter
Pinal Co. Sheriff's Dept.
AZ State Forestry
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
AZ Game and Fish
Inmates heading to battle wildfires in this July 2019 photo.Arizona Department of Corrections
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
Hundreds of firefighters continue to battle four major wildfires burning across Arizona.Pima County Sheriff's Department/Twitter
The Bighorn Fire burns heavy fuel along the La Canada Del Oro Ridge on Wednesday, June 17, 2020.U.S. Forest Service
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 GauntGreg Gaunt
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
Bighorn FirePima County Sheriff's Department
Bighorn FireU.S. Forest Service
The Bighorn Fire in the Catalina Mountains. Photo courtesy of JesseJ.MediaJesse Jackson
The Bighorn Fire in the Catalina Mountains. Photo courtesy of JesseJ.MediaJesse Jackson
Smoke billows from a ridge after a slurry drop on the Bighorn Fire in the Catalina Mountains. Photo courtesy of Elizabeth Amstutz
Bighorn fire grows to more than 4,000 acresKelvin Garcia
Vinson La Noir took this photo of the Bighorn Fire.Vinson La Noir
The Pima County Department of Environmental Quality issued an air pollution health watch Tuesday due to fire smoke from the Bighorn Fire and Tortolita Fire.Pima County Department of Environmental Quality
Pima County Twitter
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Forest Service, southwestern region is implementing a recreational shooting restriction for the Coronado, Prescott and Tonto National Forests in efforts to reduce wildfires while protecting health and safety of employees and communities.Google Maps
Duarte, Jessica
TWITTER/@PeoriaFire
22 acre wildfireCoronado National Forest
Burley Packwood
Generic siren.Scripps
Generic sirenScripps

A brush fire has forced the closure of Interstate 40 in Arizona and authorities can't say when the roadway will reopen.

Villarreal, Phil

The U.S. Forest Service is battling a fire northeast of town.

Villarreal, Phil

Flames threaten homes at the Thomas Fire on December 16, 2017 in Montecito, California. 

David McNew

A fire burning a half-mile from Zacatacus Canyon threatened nearby homes Thursday.

Villarreal, Phil
Fire consumes a home as out of control wildfires move through the area on October 9, 2017 in Glen Ellen, California. Tens of thousands of acres and dozens of homes and businesses have burned in widespread wildfires that are burning in Napa and Sonoma counties. (Photo by Justin Sullivan/Getty Images)Justin Sullivan
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An out of control wildfire approaches Gundlach Bundschu winery on October 9, 2017 in Sonoma, California. Ten people have died in wildfires that have burned tens of thousands of acres and destroyed over 1,500 homes and businesses in several Northen California counties. (Photo by Justin Sullivan/Getty Images)Justin Sullivan
Fire consumes a home as out of control wildfires move through the area on October 9, 2017 in Glen Ellen, California. Tens of thousands of acres and dozens of homes and businesses have burned in a widespread wildfire that is burning in Napa and Sonoma counties. (Photo by Justin Sullivan/Getty Images)Justin Sullivan
Fire consumes a home as out of control wildfires move through the area on October 9, 2017 in Glen Ellen, California. Tens of thousands of acres and dozens of homes and businesses have burned in a widespread wildfire that is burning in Napa and Sonoma counties. (Photo by Justin Sullivan/Getty Images)Justin Sullivan
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SUNLAND, CA - DECEMBER 05: A house burns during the Creek Fire on December 5, 2017 in Sunland, California. Strong Santa Ana winds are rapidly pushing multiple wildfires across the region, expanding across tens of thousands of acres and destroying hundreds of homes and structures. (Photo by David McNew/Getty Images)

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Flag Fire burning near KingmanMohave County Sheriff’s Office
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