Final acreage is 3,140 and that is due to better, more accurate mapping. There are no evacuations at this time. Tortolita is now 100% contained as of Thursday, June 11, 2020. One engine remains to patrol and monitor containment lines. This fire is 3,321 acres and 60% contained, according to Inciweb. Tortolita is now 100% contained as of Thursday, June 11, 2020. It started on June 10 by lightning in the Tortolita Mountains, north of Oro Valley. The Tortolita Fire is estimated to be five acres and is burning in an area with pine trees, pinyon-juniper and brush. Firefighters are trying to keep the fire east and south of Cochise Spring Road and north of Dove Mountain … Final acreage is 3,140 and that is due to better, more accurate mapping. TUCSON, Ariz. (KOLD News 13) - The Bighorn fire might be put out, but another recently sparked in the Tortolita Mountains. One engine remains to patrol and monitor containment lines. Fire crews were battling several fires overnight just north of Tucson. Lightning storms caused both fires, which are being worsened by gusty weather and high temperatures. However, on June 7th authorities asked residents near Bighorn Fire to prepare for possible evacuations, or consider voluntarily relocating outside the affected area. The fire started last Friday by a lightning strike after a thunderstorm rolled over the Tortolita Mountains, north of Oro Valley. One engine remains to patrol and monitor containment lines. Final acreage is 3,140 and that is due to better, more accurate mapping. One smokejumper crew has been ordered. The fire started last Friday by a lightning strike after a thunderstorm rolled over the Tortolita Mountains, north of Oro Valley. The fire started last Friday by a lightning strike after a thunderstorm rolled over the Tortolita Mountains, north of Oro Valley. Inciweb. The fire started on Monday, Aug. 17 and burned southwest through the Tortolitas parallel to Cochie Canyon Trail Road near the Dove Mountain area. The Westridge is burning close to 500 acres in the Tortolitas. Between Church Mountain and Nogal Peak. On Tuesday, the forest department announced that the fire is 80 percent contained. Tortolita Fire. Tortolita is now 100% contained as of Thursday, June 11, 2020. One engine remains to patrol and monitor containment lines. The fire started last Friday by a lightning strike after a thunderstorm rolled over the Tortolita Mountains, north of Oro Valley. Final acreage is 3,140 and that is due to better, more accurate mapping. Final acreage is 3,140 and that is due to better, more accurate mapping. Tortolita is now 100% contained as of Thursday, June 11, 2020. One engine remains to patrol and monitor containment lines. Final acreage is 3,140 and that is due to better, more accurate mapping. With more than 11 Tortolita trails covering 124 miles, you’re bound to find a perfect trail like the Cañada del Oro River Park Trail or Santa Cruz River Park Trail. TUCSON, Ariz. — Wildfire crews responded to a reported blaze in the Tortolita Mountains Monday afternoon. The Native American people known as the Hohokam occupied this area for approximately 700 years beginning around AD 500. Final acreage is 3,140 and that is due to better, more accurate mapping. One engine remains to patrol and monitor containment lines. The fire started last Friday by a lightning strike after a thunderstorm rolled over the Tortolita Mountains, north of Oro Valley. The fire started last Friday by a lightning strike after a thunderstorm rolled over the Tortolita Mountains, north of Oro Valley. One engine remains to patrol and monitor containment lines. BIGHORN & TORTOLITA FIRE. 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