Bighorn Fire enters new phase

  • Source: KGUN-TV ABC 9 Tucson
  • Published: 07/06/2020 07:30 PM

VIDEO: There’s a new phase in the fight against the Bighorn Fire. Firefighters are starting work to reduce the dangers that remain after the fire is out. Over the weekend firefighting command changed from a Type One management team to a Type Two. The change signals the fire is still demanding but it’s become less complex to manage. About three quarters of the fire is contained, but firefighters and helicopters are working to be sure the zones still uncontained do not funnel the fire into areas where it could put people or properties in danger. But the high containment lets fire managers shift resources into reducing the risks fires leave behind. The fire burned out the plants that keep the soil from washing away once the monsoon arrives so crews are working to slow runoff and reduce the chance of mudslides.



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