Tussock Fire continues to burn as aerial resources play crucial role in fire fight
12 News got an up close look at the aircraft dropping retardant to slow the spread of the fire.
Author: Bianca Buono
Updated: 10:34 PM MST May 10, 2021
CROWN KING, Ariz. — Rebecca Thomas and her family couldn't wait to take their Can-am Maverick off-roading. They moved to the Valley from Utah last year and have been eyeing the paths near Crown King. Finally, with her daughter in town for Mother's Day weekend, they did it Saturday.
What they didn't realize was that a wildfire would break out in that same area while they were riding.