Mule Deer Fire Burns Near Saguaro | Tucson News

A wildfire dubbed the Mule Deer Fire erupted in the Rincon Mountains on Monday, August 10th, likely sparked by lightning and quickly spreading to eight acres by 5 PM. Though isolated and far from homes, it’s creeping near Saguaro National Park, prompting firefighters to head in and locals to brace for smoke. Rain hopes were pinned for later that night as officials assess the situation — nature’s got its own agenda, so keep an eye on those mountains. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/7387c09af26452ad