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Slash pile burning scheduled on Mt. Lemmon this week Vanderburgh County Dispatch confirms a working structure fire in progress in McCutchanville on Sunday evening. (Source: WFIE) By Shelby Trahan | December 15, 2020 at 10:16 AM MST - Updated December 23 at 1:08 PM
TUCSON, Ariz. (KOLD News 13) - Do not be alarmed if you see smoke coming from Mt. Lemmon over the next few days.
On Tuesday, the United States Department of Agriculture announced there will be slash burning at the Mt. Lemmon Fire Department Helispot, whichâs about one-half mile north of Summerhaven on Mt. Lemmon.
The burning will take place if conditions are good between today [Dec. 15] and Friday, Dec. 18.
New trails open along the Bighorn burn scar as Coronado National Forest crews work to reduce hazards Signs of wildlife and plant life have been spotted on Mt. Lemmon after the Bighorn Fire. (Source: AZ Game & Fish) By KOLD News 13 Staff | December 10, 2020 at 2:30 PM MST - Updated December 10 at 2:30 PM
TUCSON, Ariz. (KOLD News 13) - The Coronado National Forest is taking steps to reduce hazards on designated National Forest System trails in the burn scar of the Bighorn Fire.
Forest staff completed saw work to remove leaning and fallen trees and shrubs at Mint Springs, Marshall, Aspen, Palisades, Box Camp, Upper Green Mountain, and Butterfly trails to prepare the trails for volunteers and partners to have a safe work environment to perform trail tread work as they continue efforts toward reopening trails.
Coronado National Forest list of seasonal openings and closures Coronado National Forest sign (Source: U.S. Forest Service) By KOLD News 13 Staff | December 10, 2020 at 1:52 PM MST - Updated December 10 at 1:52 PM
TUCSON, Ariz. (KOLD News 13) - Seasonal openings and closures of some recreation areas on Coronado National Forest are being implemented.
Seasonal changes include the following:
Douglas Ranger District (520) 364-3468
Rustler Park Campground closes with the first snowfall and reopens April 1, 2021.
Idlewilde Campground is closed October 1, 2020 and reopens April 1, 2021.
Cochise Stronghold Campground is open and closes June 1 through September 1, 2021.
Nogales Ranger District (520) 281-2296
All recreation areas remain open through the winter. Weather conditions may warrant temporary closures. Check in with the District Office during inclement weather.