Officials said the Bighorn Fire is at 14,675 acres with 22 percent containment as of Monday, June 15.
Residents of Mt. Lemmon and Summerhaven were advised on Sunday, June 14, to get “SET” to evacuate. This advisory status remains in effect on Monday morning.
The set area includes Mt. Lemmon, Mt. Bigelow Organization Ridge Road and Summerhaven.
Catalina Highway is closed to the public, but it will remain open to residents and business owners.
On Monday morning, authorities said some fire personnel were headed to Summerhaven. Firefighters are building from the preparatory work done by the community and the Forest Service, ensuring existing fire breaks are clear and that defensible space is maintained. Crews and equipment will be working north toward the town of Oracle, scouting for containment features and identifying values at risk.