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This is a preview page for the Monument Fire, currently underway in Sierra Vista

Monument Fire

The Monument Fire began Sunday, June 12th within yards of the U.S. Mexico border in the Coronado National Monument, immediately south of Sierra Vista, Arizona. The fire spread quickly, consuming "one hundred acres within the first half-hour."

Human caused: Although an exact cause is still not publicly available as of Tuesday, June 14th, news organizations report that the fire is human caused.

Containment: As of June 14th, local news organizations report "zero percent containment"

Response:

As of the morning of June 14th 330 individuals were committed to fighting the fire. More firefighters arrived throughout the day,some from the Wallow Fire in the White Mountains. Aircraft based out of Fort Huachuca have made continuous water and retardant drops since the fire began. According to the Sierra Vista Herald four water dropping helicopters and 38 fire engines were engaged as of 8:45 AM, June 14th. Several aircraft can also be observed. The Monument Fire has been labeled a Level 1 Fire.

Damage: As of the morning of June 14th the fire had burned 4,600 acres. The fire has continued to burn since that time. At least one residence and two out buildings have been confirmed destroyed. Loss of electric power has occurred both through fire damage to utility poles and the necessary cut-off of power to fire-threatened areas. Evacuations According to the Sierra Vista Herald, the Cochise County Supervisor has strongly recommended the evacuation of the Three Canyons and Wild Horse Subdivision, quoting him as saying, "(They should) get out of there". Ash Canyon residents have also been evacuated. Again, according to the last reporting of Sierra Vista Herald the evacuation of the adjacent Hunter and Stump Canyons is being evaluated.

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