A new wildfire has been reported in the Santa Rita mountains, near Greaterville. Helicopters and an aerial tanker are already engaged. Report at http://www.kgun9.com/story/14556713/gre ... -of-tucson.
This fire will affect flying at Box Canyon. No TFR has been posted yet, but probably will by tomorrow morning. Watch http://airspace.nifc.gov/mapping/nifc/index.cfm for updates.
Update: at 4:30 PM Monday, channel 4 TV news reports the fire is up to 700 acres, 2 aerial tankers are engaged, and Box Canyon Road (i.e. Forest Road 62) is closed.
Greaterville fire and Box Canyon
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I haven't been out there since the fire, but the road was reported opened by the news several days ago, and the fire was reported 90% contained on May 5th. It topped out at 1825 acres.
There is no current TFR in the area.
For current TFRs see http://airspace.nifc.gov/mapping/nifc/index.cfm
There is no current TFR in the area.
For current TFRs see http://airspace.nifc.gov/mapping/nifc/index.cfm