The Stronghold Fire burned 2,138 acres over two days, and evacuations were ordered for areas near Sunsites and Cochise ...

The Stronghold Fire southeast of Tucson is at 69% containment on May 3, while officials anticipated hot, windy conditions for the weekend.

A fire was blazing through dry desert vegetation southeast of Tucson, forcing an evacuation. The Stronghold Fire started at about 11:30 a.m. April 28. As of the 7:30 p.m. April 29, it burned 2,138 ...

UPDATE 6:30 a.m. 05/08: The Stronghold fire is now 100% percent contained, according to the Arizona Department of Forestry and Fire Management. Firefighters were able to stop it at 2,138 acres.

The Stronghold Fire burning in southern Arizona increased to 75% containment May 4 as a red flag warning went into effect.

The Stronghold Fire was 22% contained as of April 29, 2025, according to fire officials. More than 230 people were working to control the blaze.

Firefighters working on the Stronghold Fire southeast of Tucson achieved 54% containment of the north and east sides of the fire after the blaze burned more than 2,100 acres over two days.

UPDATE 9 A.M., THURSDAY: A GO evacuation order has been lifted and returned to SET for residents in the areas south of Ironwood Road and west of Cochise Stronghold Road. All residents in SET have ...