Forest Service officials say the Tunnel Fire burning north of Flagstaff has scorched nearly 20,000 acres and remains 0% contained. County officials have scheduled a public meeting this evening at 5:30 at Sinagua Middle School, 3950 E. Butler Ave, in Flagstaff.
Arizona Gov. Doug Ducey has declared a State of Emergency for the Tunnel Fire burning near Flagstaff in Coconino County. The Coconino County Sheriff’s Office issued a statement reiterating that existing evacuations remain in place until further notice.
The Coconino Humane Association in Flagstaff has taken in more than a hundred animals evacuated from the Tunnel Fire. KNAU’s Melissa Sevigny reports, the facilities are crowded but animal foster families have stepped up to help.