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    Watch now: Firefighting helicopter dips into Rose Canyon Lake during Bighorn Fire

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    • Jun 10, 2020 Updated May 28, 2024
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    Bighorn Fire moves toward Finger Rock on front range of Catalina Mountains

    Lightning-sparked blaze in the Catalina Mountains has grown to about 3,277 acres as fire crews attempt to box it in before it moves deeper into Pima Canyon.

    Bighorn Fire threatening 850 homes, has potential to become 'major disaster,' feds say

    Bighorn Fire threatening 850 homes, has potential to become 'major disaster,' feds say

    About 200 homes have been ordered to evacuate immediately in the Catalina Foothills. Hundreds of others could be next.

    Bighorn Fire burns 6,200 acres, forces evacuation in the Catalina Foothills

    Bighorn Fire burns 6,200 acres, forces evacuation in the Catalina Foothills

    Crews were conducting back burns near residences in effort to slow spread of the 6,200-acre wildfire.

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