Pipeline Fire Flagstaff

2022 - 6 - 13

Officials Responding to New Haywire Fire | Arizona Emergency ... (az.gov)

Coconino National Forest is responding to this fire separately from the Pipeline Fire at this time. The Type 2 Incident Management Team (IMT) will eventually ...

The Coconino County Sheriff’s Office has also issued GO evacuation orders related to the Pipeline Fire for areas of Schultz Pass Road and Arizona Snowbowl and Timberline South of Brandis. GO means evacuate immediately. Directions to Fort Tuthill County Park are available at: https://www.google.com/maps?q=35.1490865,-111.6879575&hl=en-US&gl=us&entry=gps&shorturl=1 (link is external). There is no estimated time to reopen the road. The Coconino County Sheriff’s Office has issued GO evacuation orders for the Crater Estates Area. GO means evacuate immediately. Coconino National Forest is responding to this fire separately from the Pipeline Fire at this time. The Pipeline Fire, located 6 miles north of Flagstaff, was reported June 12, 2022, at 10:15 a.m. by a fire lookout and is currently 4,500 acres and active on all sides.

Pipeline Fire near Flagstaff grows to 5000 acres; crews battle ... (Arizona's Family)

PHOENIX (3TV/CBS 5) -- An out-of-control wildfire continues to spread dangerously close to homes in Northern Arizona. Since Sunday morning, the Pipeline ...

Riser later said he was homeless and had been camping in the forest for two days. The Coconino County Sheriff’s Office confirmed late Sunday night that a suspect was arrested who is believed to have started the fire. On Sunday, authorities arrested 57-year-old Matthew Riser after a forest official said he started the fire and tried to drive off in a white pickup truck along Snowbowl Road. Riser reportedly admitted to lighting toilet paper, which he called “sh**” paper, and had tried to put it out with his sleeping bag, which was 80 yards from where the fire started. On Monday, the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) announced that it had authorized the state’s request to use federal funds to help fund the firefight. Those areas include all of Doney Park and those along Mt. Elden Lookout round and Mt. Elden Estates. As of Monday morning, no structures are currently believed to be threatened. PHOENIX (3TV/CBS 5) -- An out-of-control wildfire continues to spread dangerously close to homes in Northern Arizona. Since Sunday morning, the Pipeline Fire has grown to approximately 5,000 acres, pushing about 15 miles.

Haywire Fire, Double Fire burn 2000+ acres near Flagstaff (ABC15 Arizona)

More evacuations are underway after two new fires sparked near the Pipeline Fire in the Flagstaff area.

Coconino County Sheriff’s Office says the Alpine Ranchos area is under “GO” evacuation status. It is located about two miles south/southwest of the Haywire Fire. - Evacuations: Coconino County Sheriff’s Office says the Alpine Ranchos area is under “GO” evacuation status.

Pipeline Fire burns north of Flagstaff: What to know and the latest ... (AZCentral.com)

The Pipeline Fire, which began Sunday morning just north of Flagstaff in Coconino County, continued to grow and prompted more evacuations.

To the northeast of the Pipeline Fire, and east of Sunset Crater, is another wildfire, which was reported early Monday morning. Critical fire conditions, including warm and windy weather, are exacerbating the fire. There is no estimated time for the road to reopen. “Ready” means residents should prepare to evacuate, watch the situation and pack important items. The U.S. Forest Service arrested a man in connection with the fire and charged him with federal natural resource violations. A fire management assistance grant will fund up to 75% of firefighting costs using federal dollars. It was over 2,400 acres as of Monday morning, per county fire officials. U.S. 89 was closed in both directions north of Flagstaff. The southbound side was closed at milepost 445 and the northbound side was closed at milepost 425. Wind swept smoke through Schultz Pass toward Doney Park. The fire was burning six miles north of Flagstaff and just west of Schultz Pass. The fire was about 4,500 acres in size and active on all sides as of Sunday evening, according to fire officials. Smoke was visible from Flagstaff and the fire was moving due to windy conditions.

Flagstaff Pipeline Fire Map, Update as Man Arrested Over Arizona ... (Newsweek)

The wildfire has engulfed some 4500 acres of scrubland after winds fanned the flames for 15 miles across the dry grass and brush, forcing evacuations.

He said: "We're going to a relative's house that's hopefully on the safe side of the fire. We're erring on the side of caution." More air tankers and helicopters are due to be sent out on Monday to fight the flames. He is being held at the Coconino County Sheriff's Detention Facility, according to Forest Service officials. Some 270 fire personnel are battling the blaze, with resources including eight air tankers and five helicopters to tackle the wildfire. The fire, which has been burning since around 10:15 a.m. on Sunday, spread across some 4,500 acres of scrubland after winds fanned the flames for 15 miles across the dry grass and brush.

Pipeline Fire grows near Flagstaff; authorities make arrest (KTAR.com)

Some communities near Flagstaff have been evacuated and federal aid approved as a wildfire grew to about 5000 acres late Sunday.

The Arizona Department of Transportation has closed U.S. Route 89. The department said in a Twitter post that there is no estimated time to reopen the road. A shelter will be set up at the Navajo Nation Gaming Enterprise and Twin Arrows Navajo Casino Resort and the Red Cross set up a shelter at Sinagua Middle School. Around 270 personnel were assigned to the battle the fire, which is eating up pine, grass and brush. “The investigation into the cause of the Pipeline Fire is ongoing and, in order to protect the integrity of the investigation, we cannot discuss any details of the investigation,” said patrol Capt. Andy Pederson. The Federal Emergency Management Assistance said Monday that disaster relief funds would be made available to assist in fighting the fire, which threatened about 2,100 homes, schools, cultural sites and transmission lines.