 And this particular individual was running a lawnmower, which has a lot of vibrations and odors that come out of it. And he got too close to the nest, and they had a defensive response, and he took enough stings to kill him. Canes adds, if you're in a situation of being chased by bees, run while covering your mouth and nose. Those are the areas of your body where you're most likely to get stung. A little bit of growth on the Pius Fire northeast of Payson. Fire spokesperson Stephanie Spencer says it grew to 2,019 acres.