Urban Wildlife

Arlene Fire Burns Over 10,000 Acres

Submitted by Christina Thompson, Producer

Friday, May 27th, 2011, 12:37pm

The Arlene Fire is about 70 percent contained, and crews expect that it will be fully contained by the end of the day, Coronado National Forest spokeswoman Heidi Schewel said.

About 10,610 acres on the Coronado National Forest, 22 miles southeast of Sonoita, have been burned.

The fire was believed to be human caused and is currently under investigation, according to Schewel.

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Fire Activity Closes Park Canyon Lake Until June

Submitted by Christina Thompson, Producer

Thursday, May 26th, 2011, 11:23am

Parker Canyon Lake, located on the Coronado National Forest, has been temporarily closed for safety reasons, Coronado National Forest spokeswoman Heidi Schewel says.

The lake will be closed while fire suppression activities continue.

Parker Canyon Lake is closed east of Parker Canyon Lake on Forest Road 48, Schewel stated.

The following are closed in the Parker Canyon Lake Area :

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Residents near Parker Canyon asked to leave as fire grows

Submitted by Christina Thompson, Producer

Tuesday, May 24th, 2011, 12:51pm

Residents near Parker Canyon asked to leave as fire grows

Cochise County residents near Parker Canyon are being asked to evacuate as the Arlene Fire grows. The 5,000-acre wildfire has moved to within about two miles of Parker Canyon.

Sheriff's deputies visited the 49 residential lots and asked people to leave the area. Deputies got in touch with five families.

We're told two families chose to voluntarily evacuate, three families chose to stay, and six campers also evacuated the area. The evacuation is not mandatory.

The Southwest Coordination Center reports the fire is burning on the international border 23 miles east of Nogales, AZ and flames are moving to the east. The Forest Service is using 3 air tankers, 7 fire engines and two hand crews to work the fire.

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Arlene Fire Burns About 4,000 Acres

Submitted by Christina Thompson, Producer

Monday, May 23rd, 2011, 4:15pm

As of 4pm on May 23, the human caused Arlene Fire has burned about 4,000 acres.

The fire is located on the Southeast corner of San Raphael Valley, about five miles east of Lochiel, Arizona. It is spreading quickly due to the dry grass and bush in the area.

The Arlene Fire is still under investigation, according to Coronado National Forest spokeswoman Heidi Schewel.

Crews are working to suppress the fire.

According to a viewer in Sierra Vista, a large amount of smoke is rolling over the Huachuca Mountains. He also said that ash and chunks of burnt vegetation are currently falling at the Cherry Creek Radio station facility in Downtown Sierra Vista.

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600 Acres Burned by Human Caused Fire

Submitted by Christina Thompson, Producer

Monday, May 23rd, 2011, 3:37pm

The Arlene Fire has burned about 600 acres near Parker Canyon Lake, by Lochiel along the border, the National Forest Service said.

There are no structures threatened or close by the fire.

At the Arlene Fire, the forest service has:

3 air tankers
6-7 fire engines

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8 Mile Hike to Lewis Springs

Submitted by Christina Thompson, Producer

Thursday, May 19th, 2011, 5:15pm

On May 21st, there will be a hike from San Pedro House to Lewis Springs and return with Friends of the San Pedro River at 7am.

Along the way you will see a beaver dam or two and lots of birds. This is one of the least visited sections of the river, so be prepared to bushwack and get your feet wet!

This hike is 8 miles long and is rated strenuous.

Where:

Meet at San Pedro House

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Bird Walk at Ramsey Canyon Preserve

Submitted by Christina Thompson, Producer

Thursday, May 19th, 2011, 4:59pm

On May 20th, you can join guides from the Huachuca Audubon Society for a 2-3 hour bird walk in Ramsey Canyon, starting at 7:30am.

Walks begin in the parking lot of the Nature Conservancy's Ramsey Canyon Preserve.

The walks will take place on the Preserve's trails (about 1½ miles), which are gently uphill and somewhat rocky, so wear walking shoes and bring water.

Where: