Emergency Bulletins

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Final update on the Pipeline & Haywire fires as containment reaches 95%
6/25/2022 - 10:19 am
Pipeline | Haywire | Flagstaff | Coconino | forest | Kaibab | smoke | flood | evacuations | fire

Fire behavior

Monsoonal storms will continue to develop and pass through the area into next week, bringing the possibility of lightning and isolated heavy precipitation around the fire area. Showers and thunderstorms with the potential to produce flash flooding and debris flows off the Pipeline Fire scar, as well as the Tunnel and Museum fire scars, may occur. Cloud cover, high relative humidity, and precipitation will continue minimize fire behavior. Heat and smoke will still be present within the fire perimeter as interior pockets continue to burn unconsumed fuels...

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County Flood Control District Reiterates Greater Risk of Flooding in Schultz-Pipeline Area North of Flagstaff
6/24/2022 - 6:00 pm
Pipeline | Haywire | fire | smoke | evacuations | flood | sand bags | Flagstaff | debris

After further flood risk modeling of the nine watersheds affected by the recent Pipeline Fire, the Coconino County Flood Control District (District) held a meeting last evening to make residents aware of the increased risk of post-wildfire flooding to the neighborhoods north of Flagstaff, including Timberline, Wupatki Trails, Fernwood, and Doney Park.

At this virtual meeting the District and its Engineering Consultants shared detailed results of the most recent flood risk modeling and provided important information regarding the need for flood mitigation. Those that missed the...

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All Private Lands and Neighborhoods Affected by the Pipeline and Haywire Fires Reduced to “READY” Status
6/24/2022 - 11:12 am
Haywire | Pipeline | fire | smoke | evacuation

In collaboration with the Pipeline and Haywire Fire Incident Management Team, the
Coconino County Sheriff’s Office has placed all remaining private lands and neighborhoods that were in
“SET” status back into “READY” status. The ongoing efforts put forth by fire personnel as well as the
favorable weather we have experienced in the last few days have reduced the risk in the areas affected by
the Pipeline and Haywire Fires.

It is important to note that the Coconino National Forest in the area of the fires, including the Cinder Lakes
OHV Area, will remained...

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Final update for Contreras fire as containment reaches 100%
6/24/2022 - 10:18 am
Contreras | Tohono O'odham Indian Reservation | Sells | smoke | fire | evacuations

The Contreras Fire started June 11 on a remote ridge of the Baboquivari Mountain range, north of the Baboquivari Peak, 20 miles east of Sells, Arizona, on the Tohono O'odham Indian Reservation. 

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This is the final daily update for the Contreras Fire. The Fire received up to two inches of rain yesterday, helping crews bring containment of the fire to 100%. Accelerated demobilization of resources is in progress.  

A local Bureau of Indian Affairs Type 4 Incident Management Team will assume command on Saturday, June 25, with resources sufficient to...

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Ozone High Pollution Advisory issued for Maricopa County Friday, June 24
6/24/2022 - 9:07 am
ozone high pollution advisory | clean air make more | Air Quality | Maricopa County | burning restrictions

The Arizona Department of Environmental Quality has issued an Ozone High Pollution Advisory for Friday, June 24.

Restrictions

  • Wood burning in residential fireplaces, chimeneas, outdoor fire pits, and similar outdoor fires is prohibited in Maricopa County. This includes individuals and businesses which have burn permits for open burning.
  • Employees and contractors of government entities are prohibited from operating leaf blowers. Residents are encouraged to avoid leaf blowing during HPAs.
  • Off-road vehicle use should be avoided.

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