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Yahoo
25-05-2025
- Climate
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Cortaro Fire extinguished after 100 acres burned in the Tucson metro area
The Cortaro Fire reached 100% containment after burning through vegetation in the Santa Cruz riverbed in Marana near Tucson, according to the Arizona Department of Forestry and Fire Management. After pillars of dark smoke were sent into the sky midafternoon the day before, state firefighters fought alongside the Northwest Fire District to extinguish the fire by May 25. Tiffany Davila, spokesperson for the forestry department, said the fire had burned through about 111 acres in the Santa Cruz riverbed, near Silverbell and Cortaro roads. Crews remained on scene and continued to patrol the fire area, monitoring for any activity. The state returned command of the fire to the Northwest Fire District in Marana. Davila said the cause of the fire remained under investigation but believed it may have been human caused. In addition to the state forestry department, local firefighters received support from the Tucson Fire Department and the Golder Ranch Fire District, according to Anne-Marie Braswell, spokesperson for NWFD. Here's what we know about the fire in the Marana metro area and what closures were lifted. Davila said the fire was fueled by a mixture of salt cedar, cattail reeds and mesquite trees dried by recent hot temperatures. The fire started between Cortaro Farms and Ina roads, according to Davila. Just after 3:45 p.m., the NWFD reported the fire "declared under control" and that no structures were threatened. The Arizona Department of Transportation said both directions of the I-10 in Marana were open near the burn area, about 15 minutes north of downtown Tucson. Smoke could be seen from ADOT traffic cameras as the fire saw its most activity midafternoon May 24. ADOT reminded drivers to help prevent wildfires by keeping lit cigarettes in a vehicle, securing tow chains to prevent them from dragging and not parking near dry vegetation. Real-time traffic conditions could be found on Law enforcement had reopened nearby Cortaro Road and Crossroads Park after the fire caused a temporary closure. The library, which is closed every Saturday, closed early May 24 when the fire had spread to nearby portions of the Santa Cruz River, according to the town of Marana. Reach reporter Rey Covarrubias Jr. at rcovarrubias@ Follow him on X, Threads and Bluesky @ReyCJrAZ. This article originally appeared on Arizona Republic: What to know about the Cortaro Fire near Tucson
Yahoo
25-05-2025
- Climate
- Yahoo
Cortaro Fire extinguished after 100 acres burned in the Tucson metro area
The Cortaro Fire reached 100% containment after burning through vegetation in the Santa Cruz riverbed in Marana near Tucson, according to the Arizona Department of Forestry and Fire Management. After pillars of dark smoke were sent into the sky midafternoon the day before, state firefighters fought alongside the Northwest Fire District to extinguish the fire by May 25. Tiffany Davila, spokesperson for the forestry department, said the fire had burned through about 111 acres in the Santa Cruz riverbed, near Silverbell and Cortaro roads. Crews remained on scene and continued to patrol the fire area, monitoring for any activity. The state returned command of the fire to the Northwest Fire District in Marana. Davila said the cause of the fire remained under investigation but believed it may have been human caused. In addition to the state forestry department, local firefighters received support from the Tucson Fire Department and the Golder Ranch Fire District, according to Anne-Marie Braswell, spokesperson for NWFD. Here's what we know about the fire in the Marana metro area and what closures were lifted. Davila said the fire was fueled by a mixture of salt cedar, cattail reeds and mesquite trees dried by recent hot temperatures. The fire started between Cortaro Farms and Ina roads, according to Davila. Just after 3:45 p.m., the NWFD reported the fire "declared under control" and that no structures were threatened. The Arizona Department of Transportation said both directions of the I-10 in Marana were open near the burn area, about 15 minutes north of downtown Tucson. Smoke could be seen from ADOT traffic cameras as the fire saw its most activity midafternoon May 24. ADOT reminded drivers to help prevent wildfires by keeping lit cigarettes in a vehicle, securing tow chains to prevent them from dragging and not parking near dry vegetation. Real-time traffic conditions could be found on Law enforcement had reopened nearby Cortaro Road and Crossroads Park after the fire caused a temporary closure. The library, which is closed every Saturday, closed early May 24 when the fire had spread to nearby portions of the Santa Cruz River, according to the town of Marana. Reach reporter Rey Covarrubias Jr. at rcovarrubias@ Follow him on X, Threads and Bluesky @ReyCJrAZ. This article originally appeared on Arizona Republic: What to know about the Cortaro Fire near Tucson
Yahoo
19-02-2025
- Yahoo
At least 2 dead from 'aircraft collision' near Marana Regional Airport
At least two persons are dead from a midair collision involving two planes Wednesday morning at the Marana Regional Airport northwest of Tucson, according to Marana police. "Two confirmed dead and both planes were smaller fixed wing single engine planes," the Marana Police Department posted on X. Rizzi also confirmed two small fixed wing aircraft were involved in the collision. The airport is closed and landing aircraft are being diverted to other airports, Vincent Rizzi, a Marana Police Department sergeant, said at the scene. The Marana Regional Airport is located in a rural area surrounded by farm fields and desert brush. The Northwest Fire District responded to the scene, Rizzi said. Officials from the Federal Aviation Administration and the National Transportation Safety Board are expected to arrive later Wednesday to help with the investigation, Rizzi said. Photos posted on X by KGUN9 reporter Blake Phillips show a plume of black smoke from the site of the collision near the airport. The collision in Marana is the latest in a sting of incidents involving aircraft, including one on Feb. 10 at the Scottsdale Airport where a smaller Learjet 35A owned by Mötley Crüe singer Vince Neil crashed into a larger Gulfstream aircraft, killing the pilot of the Learjet. On Monday, Feb. 17, a Delta Air Lines regional jet flipped upside down while landing at Canada's Toronto Pearson Airport, officials said Eighteen of the 80 people on board were injured. On Jan. 29, an American Airlines regional jet carrying 64 people and a U.S. Army Black Hawk helicopter carrying three people collided near Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport in Washington, D.C. Sixty-seven people were killed. A small medical jet carrying a child patient crashed into a Philadelphia neighborhood on Jan. 31 killing seven people while a small plane carrying 10 people crashed in Alaska on Feb. 6, killing all 10 prior to the Scottsdale plane crash. On Nov. 4, a business jet crashed into a vehicle near Falcon Field Airport in Mesa, killing five people, including four people on the plane and the driver of the vehicle. Reporter Perry Vandell contributed. This story is breaking and will be updated. This article originally appeared on Arizona Republic: Aircraft collision near Marana Regional Airport kills at least 2
Yahoo
27-01-2025
- Politics
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‘It impacted a lot of our students': Over 100,000 items donated to Baldwinsville apartment fire victims
BALDWINSVILLE, N.Y. (WSYR-TV) — A rallying cry came from to the village of Baldwinsville this weekend. Over 100,000 items were donated in a 48-hour span to multiple families that lost everything in the Legacy Apartments fire Friday night. Northwest Fire District Assistant Chief Robert O'Kelly helped fight it. Senate confirms Scott Bessent as Trump's Treasury secretary Speaker Johnson brushes aside economic concerns associated with ICE raids Syracuse crews work to keep roads clear despite salt shortage 'It impacted a lot of our students': Over 100,000 items donated to Baldwinsville apartment fire victims Republicans back tax cuts 'I came around to the back side of the building and saw they had more fire on that side of the building, so I upgraded it to a second alarm just because of the amount of fire and reports of people still inside the structure,' O'Kelley said. Not even 24 hours later, thousands of donations poured in as the Baldwinsville Central School District rallied to help those affected. 'It impacted a lot of our students' families. Eight families. Given the size and scope of how many families it impacted, we knew we needed to do something,' said superintendent Dr. Joseph DeBarbieri. It may not be easy for those affected to start over, but these donations will help. Items include toiletries, food, and toys. There's also plenty of winter clothing for them to restock their wardrobes. 'It was great for the community to show support for the victims of the fire. My wife and I donated to the cause also,' O'Kelley said. The school district is making sure students are alright back at school with assistance from counseling services. 'Number one was being present. Working with teachers, prepping them as to what to look out for in terms of warning signs, conversations, when to refer, when to give a call, what do you need,' said Assistant Superintendent of student services Karrie Lamacchia 'Baldwinsville, that's just what we do. The folks here in this community always pull together,' said Dr. DeBarbieri. If you'd like to still donate, you can drop off items at the Baldwinsville Community Center. The donations made over the weekend will start going out to those affected tomorrow. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
