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TweetPinShareBy Jon Johnson jonjohnsonnews@gmail.com MOUNT GRAHAM – The quick ground response and aerial support have kept the Jacobson Fire on Mount Graham limited to 7.3 acres with no growth overnight. …
Quick action and aerial support helping knock out Jacobson Fire on Mount Graham Read More
TweetPinSharePhoto Courtesy Forest Service: This shows the area of the fire. By Jon Johnson jonjohnsonnews@gmail.com MOUNT GRAHAM – A lightning-caused wildfire in the Marijilda area on the northeastern side of …
Lightning-caused Marijilda Fire on Mount Graham extinguished by Forest Service Read More
TweetPinShareImage Courtesy Hike Arizona: The lighting strike reportedly occurred near the Marijilda picnic area and Rincon Spring Trail #331. By Jon Johnson jonjohnsonnews@gmail.com MOUNT GRAHAM – A crew with the …
Safford Ranger District investigating lightning strike in Marijilda area Read More
TweetPinShareJon Johnson File Photo/Gila Herald: The recent rains have helped ease fire restrictions on federal land throughout Southeastern Arizona, including Mount Graham and the Coronado National Forest. Contributed Article/Courtesy BLM …
Arrival of the monsoon storms signals easing of fire restrictions in Southeast Arizona Read More
TweetPinShareContributed Photo/Courtesy McKayla Martinez: Smoke rises from the Jacobsen Fire on Mount Graham on Friday. As of Monday, it was listed as being controlled. By Jon Johnson jonjohnsonnews@gmail.com MOUNT GRAHAM …
Mother Nature starts and stops fire on Mount Graham Read More
TweetPinShareContributed Photo/Courtesy Coronado National Forest: The Pinnacle Fire has burned 2,200 acres as of Saturday morning. Southwest Incident Management Team #3 assumes command, nearby residences placed in “READY” status By …
Pinnacle Fire at 2,200 acres with zero percent containment Read More
TweetPinShareContributed Photo/Courtesy Rachel Bryce: The Frye Fire, started by dry lightning in June 2017, burned roughly 48,443 acres on Mount Graham as the mountain burned for more than a month. …
Dry conditions trigger increased fire restrictions on Coronado National Forest Read More
TweetPinShareJon Johnson File Photo/Gila Herald: The seasonal gate on State Route 366 (Swift Trail) on Mount Graham will reopen Friday, April 24. Contributed Article/Courtesy U.S. Forest Service GRAHAM COUNTY – …
Swift Trail gate on Mount Graham to reopen Friday morning Read More
TweetPinShareJon Johnson File Photo/Gila Herald: Mount Graham is in the Pinaleño Mountain Range and is part of the Coronado National Forest, which is one of the six national forests in …
Forest Service takes steps to reduce human-caused wildfires during global pandemic Read More
TweetPinShareForest Service Photo: A prescribed burn is scheduled for March in the Galiuro Mountains. Fire part of Coronado National Forest plan to reduce hazardous fuels Contributed Article GALIURO MOUNTAIN RANGE …
YLE prescribed fire to burn in the Galiuro Mountains during March Read More