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Bighorn Fire Forces New Evacuations Near Tucson

The Bighorn Fire near Tucson triggered a new round of evacuations Friday afternoon when firefighters evacuated communities on the eastern slope of the Catalina Mountains.

Crews have struggled with the fire, which is burning in steep, rugged terrain. Dry, windy conditions have pushed the fire closer to homes.

The fire has burned more than 88,000 acres and is 40% contained as of Friday evening.

Ron Dungan was a senior field correspondent at KJZZ from 2020 to 2024.