The Bighorn Wildfire burns in the Pusch Ridge Wilderness near Oro Valley on Saturday, June 6, 2020.
The fire was caused by lightning on the evening of June 5, 2020. — Christopher Conover/AZPM
The Bighorn Wildfire grew to about 200 acres on Saturday. Officials with the Coronado National Forest said Saturday afternoon
that three hotshot crews were on scene working to contain the fire.
Tanker planes and helicopters have been dropping fire retardant and water on the fire burning less than a mile from La Reserve.
The wildfire has impacted several trails in the Catalinas: Romero Canyon; Pusch Peak; Pima Canyon; Finger Rock; Ventana Canyon.
Bighorn Wildfire smoke glows red and orange in the setting sun. — Image from his patio by kenne
Prayers for all in the vicinity – this makes other woes pale – “like” is not the right tag, but that photo from your patio is gorgeous