About the Fire

The Monument fire is in southern Arizona in the beautiful mountain range called The Huachucas.  The fire started on June 12, 2011 and has burned more than 9,300 acres.  As of today it has been confirmed that 40 structures were burnt and another 10-20 sheds and garages were also involved in the blaze.  On June 13 a Type 1 team came in from Colorado to assist with the fire.  There are multiple agencies working on this fire to include City of Sierra Vista, Fry Fire, Cochise County Sheriffs, Arizona Department of Public Safety(DPS), Palominas Fire, Douglas fire, Rio Rico, Huchuca City, Benson, Bisbee, Mescal, Tucson, Phoenix, Arizona Forest service, and many more.  These guys have been hard at work to save as many structures that they possibly can.  Please pray for the safety of all the brave men and women out there.