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2011 Fire Season

Fire Season came early this year due to last years rains that created a lot of plant growth and the lack of rain this winter that dried it all out. 

 

Please use the following resources to track fires and limit your vulnerability to starting fires.

http://www.wildlandfire.az.gov

http://www.publiclands.org/firenews/AZ.php

http://www.azein.gov

Southwest Area Fire Restriction Information: Toll-free (877) 864-6985

For operational, historical, and reference information on Southwest and national fires:

http://gacc.nifc.gov/swcc/  Twitter: @SWCCNewsNotes

 

In the News:

Tucson area faces "perfect storm" for huge fire season (Arizona Daily Star - Monday, May 3rd 2011)

Wildfire season expected to be a bad one (KOLD TV - Monday, May 3rd 2011)

 

 

The Center's mission is to provide a regional information center that emphasizes an integrated management approach to control buffelgrass (Pennisetum ciliare) in Southern Arizona.