Forward progress has been stopped on a fire in Saguaro National Park in southern Arizona according to the Arizona Department of Forestry and Fire Management. The Box Fire was first reported on June 13th, 2026 at 7:15am.
The 136 acres wildfire is located in the Rincon Mountains in the east district just west of Juniper Basin Campground. The Southeast Zone Type 3 Incident Management Team assumed control of the fire at 6:00am on Sunday, June 14. There are 97 personnel assigned to combat the blaze.
Forward progress stopped on #BuckFire SW of Seligman near the Double O Ranch.
— AZ Dept. Forestry and Fire Management (@azstateforestry) June 14, 2026
Fire activity has moderated & resources cont. w/full suppression efforts. #AZFire #AZForestry https://t.co/O8I2CB6dHn
Wildland firefighters have been engaging in direct suppression tactics throughout the day and night to stop the fire’s spread with air resources providing support through water and retardant drops.
Fire crews are continuing to secure the perimeter and reinforce the progress they have made. To provide for public safety and allow firefighters to operate effectively, the following trails and areas inside Saguaro National Park are temporarily closed:
• Tanque Verde Ridge Trail
• Loma Alta Trailhead
• X9 Ranch access routes
• Juniper Basin and Grass Shack backcountry campgrounds
