Flagstaff mayor declares state of emergency, shelter-in-place order azcentral.com - get the latest breaking news, showbiz & celebrity photos, sport news & rumours, viral videos and top stories from azcentral.com Daily Mail and Mail on Sunday newspapers.
The Pipeline Fire burning on the Coconino National Forest north of Flagstaff is now 50% at just over 26,000 acres. Fire managers say the first significant rainfall of the monsoon Saturday helped minimize its spread. They Haywire Fire is now 40% contained.
The City Of Flagstaff Is Encouraging Residents Who Live In Flood Prone Areas To Immediately Purchase Flood Insurance gcmaz.com - get the latest breaking news, showbiz & celebrity photos, sport news & rumours, viral videos and top stories from gcmaz.com Daily Mail and Mail on Sunday newspapers.
Preliminary flood hazard modeling of areas impacted by the Pipeline Fire indicates an increased risk of flooding for some neighborhoods within Flagstaff City limits.
Officials with the Coconino National Forest say firelines held steady Thursday and overnight on both the Pipeline and Haywire fires. Crews are facing Red Flag winds Friday. The Bureau of Reclamation has implemented fire restrictions in Arizona, southern Nevada and southern California in order to support fire operations and local fire restrictions in those areas.