Ten years ago, the Monument Fire devastated Cochise County. More than 30,000 acres of land burned in the Huachuca Mountains and more than 12,000 individuals were evacuated to avoid the flames.

The Herald/Review spoke with first responders, nonprofits, homeowners and journalists who were on the front lines of the blaze. Today, they share their first impressions of the fire, the initial response, and the complications that followed. 
According to the National Parks Service website, the Monument Fire started on June 12, 2011, at approximately 1:15 p.m.

Ten years ago, the Monument Fire devastated Cochise County. More than 30,000 acres of land burned in the Huachuca Mountains and more than 12,000 individuals were evacuated to avoid the flames. The Herald/Review spoke with first responders, nonprofits, homeowners and journalists who were on the front lines of the blaze. Today, they share their first impressions of the fire, the initial response, and the complications that followed.&nbsp; According to the National Parks Service&nbsp;website, the Monument Fire started on June 12, 2011, at approximately 1:15 p.m.

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