Photos: The Dude Fire in 1990
The Dude Fire northeast of Payson in 1990 resulted in the deaths of six firefighters.
The Dude Fire in 1990
U.S Forest Service firefighters near Tonto Village near Payson discuss a plan of attack against the Dude Fire (looming in the background) on June 29, 1990.
The Dude Fire in 1990
The Dude Fire looms behind homes near Payson, Ariz., on June 29, 1990.
The Dude Fire in 1990
A home in Bonita Creek Estates near Payson on June 29, 1990, destroyed during the Dude Fire.
The Dude Fire in 1990
A home in Bonita Creek Estates near Payson on June 29, 1990, destroyed during the Dude Fire.
The Dude Fire in 1990
A home in Bonita Creek Estates near Payson on June 29, 1990, destroyed during the Dude Fire.
The Dude Fire in 1990
Firefighters fill a 1,000 gallon portable reservoir in Tonto Village on June 29, 1990, during the Dude Fire near Payson.
The Dude Fire in 1990
A large helicopter carries a water bucket during the Dude Fire near Payson, Ariz., on June 29, 1990.
The Dude Fire in 1990
Burned trees near Bonita Creek Estates on June 29, 1990, after the Dude Fire burned the area.
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