Urban Wildlife

Grass fire caused Three Canyons neighborhood to evacuate

Submitted by Christina Thompson, Producer

Tuesday, June 28th, 2011, 4:12pm

A grass fire started in the area of Mallek Lane between Three Canyons and Hereford roads on Tuesday afternoon, Cochise County Sheriff's Office spokeswoman Carol Capas said.

Deputies and Fire crews arrived at the scene and saw that the fire was spreading rapidly towards the residential neighborhood.

Deputies and Border Patrol agents closed roadways to all incoming traffic into the Three Canyons neighborhood, and also alerted twelve residents of a saftey evacuation, Capas stated.

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Monument Fire almost completely contained

Submitted by Christina Thompson, Producer

Tuesday, June 28th, 2011, 4:00pm

Crews are starting to mop up the Monument Fire, south of Sierra Vista.

The fire started 16 days ago and is now 90 percent contained, after burning over 30,000 acres. Dozens of homes and four businesses were burned.

Fire crews are putting out hotspots. Firefighters say residents might see flareups, but those are well within the control lines.

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Dozens of leopard frogs rescued from a pond burned by Monument Fire

Submitted by Van Nguyen on Tuesday, June 28th, 1:08 pm

Dozens of Chiricahua leopard frogs have been rescued from a pond at Beatty's Guest Ranch in Miller Canyon, burned by the Monument Fire.

The Arizona Game and Fish Department took about 50 frogs Monday evening after the owners of the ranch requested assistance.

The frogs are listed as threatened under the U.S. Endangered Species Act, as well as approximately 60 of their tadpoles.

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Monument Fire 85 percent contained

Submitted by Christina Thompson, Producer

Monday, June 27th, 2011, 2:56pm

June 26: Update on the Monument Fire

Current size: 30,526 acres
Containment: 85%
Resources on Fire: There are 652 people assigned to the fire, including 12 crews, 30 engines and 4 helicopters.

On sunday night there were several reports from the public about flames and smoke that were seen in the Miller Peak and Carr Peak area. Fire personnel are aware of the hot spot and are monitoring it. A large pile of logs is still burning, however it is burning well within the fire perimeter.

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Photo slideshow of the Monument Fire

Submitted by Christina Thompson, Producer

Saturday, June 25th, 2011, 12:26pm

Here is a photo slideshow by KOLD News 13's Andrew Brown, of the aftermath of the Monument Fire:

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All evacuations/closures lifted on Monument Fire

Submitted by Christina Thompson, Producer

Friday, June 24th, 2011, 3:48pm

All evacuations/closures lifted on Monument Fire

June 24: Update from the Cochise County Sheriff's Office at 3:30pm

The Monument Fire has burned about 29,065 acres and is now 59 percent contained.

Evacuations/Closures:

As of 6:00 p.m. tonight the area west of Calle Metate on Ramsey Canyon Road will be open to residents in that location.
Confirming all evacuations and closures will be lifted by 6:00 p.m. tonight.

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14 more homes burned by Monument Fire

Submitted by Christina Thompson, Producer

Monday, June 20th, 2011, 5:11pm

Update from the Cochise County Sheriff's Office at 5 PM

Damage/Loss from Sunday, June 19th:

4 Businesses and 14 residential structures - local residents affected by these losses will be notified by the Cochise County Sheriff’s Office

Pre-Evacuation Areas: *these areas are being released from Mandatory evacuation back to Pre-Evacuation status based on the condition that residents are prepared to re-evacuate at a moments notice.

West of Highway 92: Ramsey Canyon Road north to Buffalo Soldier Trail and west to Fort Huachuca
East of Highway 92: Ramsey Road north to Buffalo Soldier Trail and east to Aquaduct Road, south to Hereford Road, and west to Highway 92.

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