Tucson Arizona Temple Under Evacuation Order due to the Bighorn Fire

The Tucson Arizona Temple of the Church of Jesus Christ is under evacuation precaution as the Bighorn Fire grows to 4,769 acres in southern Arizona.

The Evacuation Center at Canyon del Oro High School, 25 W. Calle Concordia in Oro Valley is now open to assist residents evacuated due to the Bighorn Fire. #bighornfire #redcrossaz

— Red Cross AZ (@RedCrossAZ) June 11, 2020

According to the Church, the temple is under a “SET – be alert”, waiting for potential evacuation orders from the local government.

“The Tucson Arizona Temple of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints was put under a “SET- be alert” and ready to evacuate notice last evening. The temple has been temporarily closed since March and at this time has minimal staffing. We are grateful for those working diligently to protect our homes and buildings from the recent forest fires.”

According to FEMA, more than 850 homes around Oro Valley and Catalina Foothills are under evacuation threat. Residents near the affected areas are now urged to sign-up to receive government emergency alerts.