Photos: Flying R Fire southeast of Patagonia
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Brush, grass and low elevation timber in flames eight miles SSE of Patagonia in the Coronado National Forest. It may threaten ranches scattered throughout the area. As of Thursday night, June 14, the fire was at 800 acres. Three crews, 15 engines and aerial attack are assigned to suppress the fire. It is 60-percent contained as of Thursday morning, thanks to effective burn-out operations.
Flying R Fire
- Kelly Presnell / Arizona Daily Star
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A large tree goes up in flames along a ridge line at the Flying R Fire, eight miles south-southeast of Patagonia in the Coronado National Forest, Wednesday, June 14, 2017, Patagonia, Ariz. The fire was reported at noon Wednesday and is burning in brush, grass and timber, and full suppression is planned. It grew to 800 acres. Kelly Presnell / Arizona Daily Star
Flying R Fire
- Kelly Presnell / Arizona Daily Star
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A line of flames sweep up a ridge on the northwest edge of the Flying R Fire, eight miles south-southeast of Patagonia in the Coronado National Forest, Wednesday, June 14, 2017, Patagonia, Ariz. The fire was reported at noon Wednesday and is burning in brush, grass and timber, and full suppression is planned. Kelly Presnell / Arizona Daily Star
Flying R Fire
- Kelly Presnell / Arizona Daily Star
- Updated
Flames sweep up the length of a ridge as sun sets on the Flying R Fire, eight miles south-southeast of Patagonia in the Coronado National Forest, Wednesday, June 14, 2017, Patagonia, Ariz. The fire was reported at noon Wednesday and is burning in brush, grass and timber, and full suppression is planned. Kelly Presnell / Arizona Daily Star
Flying R Fire
- Kelly Presnell / Arizona Daily Star
- Updated
A couple of ravens fly past the flames sweeping up a ridge on the northern edge of the Flying R Fire, eight miles south-southeast of Patagonia in the Coronado National Forest, Wednesday, June 14, 2017, Patagoina, Ariz. The fire was reported at noon Wednesday and is burning in brush, grass and timber, and full suppression is planned. Kelly Presnell / Arizona Daily Star
Flying R Fire
- Kelly Presnell / Arizona Daily Star
- Updated
A wedge of fire runs up a ridge at the Flying R Fire, eight miles south-southeast of Patagonia in the Coronado National Forest, Wednesday, June 14, 2017, Patagonia, Ariz. The fire was reported at noon Wednesday and is burning in brush, grass and timber, and full suppression is planned. Kelly Presnell / Arizona Daily Star
Flying R Fire
- Kelly Presnell / Arizona Daily Star
A large tree goes up in flames along a ridge line at the Flying R Fire, eight miles south-southeast of Patagonia in the Coronado National Forest, Wednesday, June 14, 2017, Patagonia, Ariz. The fire was reported at noon Wednesday and is burning in brush, grass and timber, and full suppression is planned. It grew to 800 acres. Kelly Presnell / Arizona Daily Star
Flying R Fire
- Kelly Presnell / Arizona Daily Star
A line of flames sweep up a ridge on the northwest edge of the Flying R Fire, eight miles south-southeast of Patagonia in the Coronado National Forest, Wednesday, June 14, 2017, Patagonia, Ariz. The fire was reported at noon Wednesday and is burning in brush, grass and timber, and full suppression is planned. Kelly Presnell / Arizona Daily Star
Flying R Fire
- Kelly Presnell / Arizona Daily Star
Flames sweep up the length of a ridge as sun sets on the Flying R Fire, eight miles south-southeast of Patagonia in the Coronado National Forest, Wednesday, June 14, 2017, Patagonia, Ariz. The fire was reported at noon Wednesday and is burning in brush, grass and timber, and full suppression is planned. Kelly Presnell / Arizona Daily Star
Flying R Fire
- Kelly Presnell / Arizona Daily Star
A couple of ravens fly past the flames sweeping up a ridge on the northern edge of the Flying R Fire, eight miles south-southeast of Patagonia in the Coronado National Forest, Wednesday, June 14, 2017, Patagoina, Ariz. The fire was reported at noon Wednesday and is burning in brush, grass and timber, and full suppression is planned. Kelly Presnell / Arizona Daily Star
Flying R Fire
- Kelly Presnell / Arizona Daily Star
A wedge of fire runs up a ridge at the Flying R Fire, eight miles south-southeast of Patagonia in the Coronado National Forest, Wednesday, June 14, 2017, Patagonia, Ariz. The fire was reported at noon Wednesday and is burning in brush, grass and timber, and full suppression is planned. Kelly Presnell / Arizona Daily Star
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