Wildfires started early in Arizona, and several wildfires continue to burn across the state.
Here are the wildfires around Arizona:
Big Sandy fire
(Last updated July 17)
Location: 1/2 mile south of Wickup
What we know: According to the Arizona Department of Forestry and Fire Management, the Big Sandy Fire started Saturday night in Big Sandy Wash, south of the community of Wickup in Mohave County. The fire was wind-driven and exhibited “active and erratic” fire behavior, producing multiple spot fires and burning in cottonwoods and salt cedar. At this time, the fire is threatening several structures and is burning on the east side of US 93.
Releases and Closures; On Saturday, July 16, 20 residents were evacuated in the community of Wikup.
Width: 75 acres
Case: N/A
Fire Start Date: July 16.
Pipe fire
(Last updated June 27)
Location: 6 miles north of Flagstaff.
What we know: The Pipeline fire has burned more than 26,500 hectares, according to Coconino National Forest officials.
A man has been arrested and charged with trespassing on natural resources after allegedly burning toilet paper, but the cause of the fire is unknown, authorities said.
In the year As of June 27, 139 people have been assigned to the fire.
On the morning of June 27, the fire command was transferred from Great Basin Group 2 to the local department.
A Burn Area Emergency Response Team responded to the fire on June 23 to assess erosion stabilization issues and was completing hazard assessments on June 27, according to data from the Coconino National Forest.
As of June 27, the response team’s efforts will focus on determining appropriate medical measures to minimize hazards at the burn site. According to the June 27 release, the team will present its findings and recommendations to the Kokono National Forest forest manager and partner agencies for areas outside the national forest system.
The measures taken are aimed at protecting human life as well as natural resources, cultural resources and property, the report said.
Damp, rain and thunderstorms are expected to reduce fire risk from June 22 through the weekend. Firefighters were also standing in case the movement of thunder starts a new fire, Coconino National Forest officials.
Arizona Governor Doug Ducey declared a state of emergency for the fires on June 16. Flagstaff Mayor Paul Deci signed a state of emergency on June 13 for the pipeline fire.
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Releases and Closures; All private lands and neighborhoods affected by pipeline fires have been placed on “ready” status.
According to Coconino County, the Coconino National Forest and Haywire fires in the pipeline area remain closed due to a temporary closure order from the US Forest Service.
The Arizona Department of Transportation has confirmed that US 89 will reopen as of June 19.
Width: 26,532 acres.
Case: 90%
Fire Start Date: June 12.
Haywire fire
(Last updated June 28)
Location: 7.5 miles northeast of Donnie Park.
What we know: The Haywire Fire has burned more than 5,500 acres, according to Coconino National Forest officials. The fire merged into a double fire on June 13.
In the year On June 28, 2009, about 38 people died in the fire.
The Burn Area Emergency Response Team, which began a soil assessment on the Pipeline Fire on June 23, said in an update that it began a soil burn assessment on June 27 in the area of the Highwire Fire.
On the morning of June 27, the fire command was transferred from Great Basin Group 2 to the local department.
Coconino National Forest officials said crews will continue to monitor hot spots along the US 89 corridor and protect the edge of the fire. Suppression maintenance and road rehabilitation are also ongoing.
Moisture from rain showers is expected to reduce fire behavior over the weekend.
Releases and Closures; All private lands and neighborhoods affected by the Haywire Fire have been placed into “ready” status.
According to Coconino County, the Coconino National Forest and Haywire fires in the pipeline area remain closed due to a temporary closure order from the US Forest Service.
Width: 5,575 acres.
Case: 95%
Fire Start Date: June 12.
Tonto Canyon Fire
(Last updated June 27)
Location: Tumacori Mountains near Manzanita Mountain in southern Arizona.
What we know: According to the Coronado National Forest, three fires will “start” on June 12 to form the Tonto Canyon Fire. In the year As of June 27, about 41 crews were working on the fire. About 3,000 acres have burned in Sonora, Mexico as a result of the Tonto Canyon Fire. There will be no more updates on the fire unless something significant happens.
Releases and Closures; National Forest System Road (NFSR) 39 (Ruby Road) was closed on June 13, beginning at the intersection with NFSR 4186, then southeast to White Rock Campground.
Width: 9,264 acres in the US and 3,000 in Mexico.
Case: 75%
Fire Start Date: June 12.
Fires with a significant container
- A fierce fire; 9,402 acres (96% containment as of May 27).
- Locklin’s Fire; 112 Acres (Possessed as of April 30).
- San Rafael Fire: 11,620 acres (held as of May 15).
- Elgin Bridge Fire 2,149 acres (held as of May 31).
- Cave fire: 19,088 acres (held as of June 3).
- Lost lake fire 5,856 acres (held as of June 5).
- Contraras fire; 29,482 acres (held as of June 23).
