Local photographer Jennifer Bonner had her camera ready when flames erupted near Burnt Valley Road and Terwilliger Road on Thursday, Sept. 4, turning a quiet afternoon into a scene of smoke, flames and urgency.The blaze, dubbed the Coyote Fire, was first reported at 2:06 p.m. Fire crews arriving on scene described it as wind-driven through heavy fuels with a moderate rate of spread, quickly charring about 5 acres. Aircraft dropped water and retardant while ground crews battled flames that threatened nearby structures.By 3:25 p.m., firefighters had stopped the blaze’s forward progress at a reported 5 acres. The National Interagency Fire Center later updated the official size to 7.4 acres. No injuries or property damage were reported.[gallery td_select_gallery_slide="slide" ids
