The following day, residents in the Oro Valley section of the Catalina Foothills were ordered to evacuate.

The first storms of Tucson’s monsoon season are credited with helping emergency crews get the fire under control and to eventually put it out.

[8] The wildfire began with a lightning strike on June 5, 2020, which was caught on film by a local storm chaser.

[13][14] Rugged terrain and high temperatures reduced the ability of firefighters to safely work against the fire.

[16] Dry conditions, drought, and delayed summer rains also contributed to drier fuels and heightened fire activity.