Monday afternoon around 3 p.m., Fort Huachuca firefighters responded to a brush fire.  

The fire started near  the water retention basin close to Site Boston (located between the Main Gate and Arizona Veterans Cemetery).  Fry Fire Department assisted post firefighters and helped ‘mop up’ the scene after. 

The fire appears to have started when a grass mower blade sparked after it hit a rock.  About 2.5 acres were burned due to this fire, however no structures were damaged and no personnel injured.

Effective Wednesday, May 22, the Gila District of the Bureau of Land Management, to include all districts of Coronado National Forest, Saguaro National Park, Coronado National Memorial, Chiricahua National Monument, Fort Bowie National Historic Site, Tumacacori National Historical Park, and the Arizona State Forestry Division will implement campfire and smoking restrictions in southeastern Arizona.

Starting May 22 and until the order is rescinded the following are prohibited:

Arizona State Parks are gearing up to hire the most talented people for employment opportunities as a Park Ranger, Park Manager, or Park Ranger Specialist in all 27 State Parks and Natural Areas. Law enforcement officers and veterans are welcome to apply!

Some of the duties a park ranger may perform include serving as an