Horseshoe 2 Fire, Fire Supression Teams Headquarters

The current fire in the Chiricahua Mountains is under active management by over 700 fire fighters with 29 engines, 17 water tenders, and 9 helicopters as aerial support.  Crews and command posts are stationed at the Chiricahua Desert Museum, the Chiricahua Event Center and Lodge, and Amigos del Cielo Airpark.  Below are aerial photographs of 2 of the incident command posts taken yesterday during a late afternoon flight from the Painted Pony Resort.

Fire Fighting crews at the Chiricahua Desert Museum

Fire crews at the Chiricahua Event Center and Lodge