Codywhi1 Report post Posted April 26, 2017 J6 is a few exit befor you make it to benson 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Snapshot Report post Posted April 26, 2017 Tucson's KGUN 9 broadcast transmitter got torched. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Snapshot Report post Posted April 26, 2017 The old military map markings are from the old gunnery and bombing range North of there.? 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
muledeerarea33? Report post Posted April 26, 2017 Now pre evac for mescal. Crap! If I have to leave where will the wife and dogs sit!! My guns and hunting stuff will be occupying the cab of my truck. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
25-06 Report post Posted April 26, 2017 the first burn missed the towers looks like it stayed south of box canyon road but burned north of Santa rita ranch if the makes sence. There is still a small burn that looks to be a few miles from the towers now. What the fire did on the east side of the mountain I have no clue. Thanks that's the info I've been looking for. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
25-06 Report post Posted April 26, 2017 Now pre evac for mescal. Crap! If I have to leave where will the wife and dogs sit!! My guns and hunting stuff will be occupying the cab of my truck. Hoss you know that we have plenty of room for your guns and gear over here. As far as the wife and dogs go, good luck. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
azruger Report post Posted April 26, 2017 If anyone down south where the fire is at needs any help feel free to ask. I live in rita ranch area. Good luck guys. 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
muledeerarea33? Report post Posted April 26, 2017 I'm just driving up outa the canyon to see the flames in the dark. It's close for sure! But I don't think it'll get to us. Either way I got the sprinklers going all around the house. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
countrykid Report post Posted April 26, 2017 J-6 Ranch Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AZLance Report post Posted April 26, 2017 Fire started at the shooting spot just before bridge on box canyon. The fire pushed all the way thru box canyon and thru the houses on Greaterville road. It then jumped hwy 83 and burned into the Empire Cieniega ranch area in unit 34B. It then raced north east towards the Narrows and is now bearing down on J6 Ranchetts and I-10. Hwy 83 is closed. If this makes it to I-10 it to will be closed and Benson will be in the path. Tonight the fire is back creeping into sawmill east, Fish Canyon towards Gardner canyon in 34A. It looked to have gotten to the radio towers at Melendez Pass tonight around sunset. High winds expected for tomorrow...not good news. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
muledeerarea33? Report post Posted April 26, 2017 Flames seen from my place in mescal. Looks to be at or past cienaga creek. Parts of J-6 being evaced tonight. Doubt it'll jump to mescal or make benson but who knows? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dusty Report post Posted April 26, 2017 http://tucson.com/news/local/sawmill-fire-southeast-of-tucson-was-started-by-target-shooter/article_ce95f590-2aa2-11e7-9e6a-a349f7a7ee51.html Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Adicted Report post Posted April 26, 2017 fire started by a dipchit shooting at explosive targets...real nice a-hole Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Snapshot Report post Posted April 26, 2017 Exploding targets in the dry season? Wonder if he is related to the guys that started the Wallow fire? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AZLance Report post Posted April 26, 2017 Fire has made a southward move now, and wind blowing at Sonoita Share this post Link to post Share on other sites