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    Pipeline Fire continues burning north of Flagstaff, Two additional fires reported northeast of Pipeline Fire

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    Pipeline Fire continues burning north of Flagstaff, Two additional fires reported northeast of Pipeline Fire (June 13, 2022) – Strong winds continue to move the Pipeline Fire toward the northeast, as two additional wildfires–the Haywire Fire and Double Fire–are reported about 6 miles further ahead.

    20220613 pipelinefire mapThe exact size the the Pipeline Fire is unknown due to the inability for an overnight infrared flight. However, fire managers estimate the fire to be about 5,000 acres currently. Firefighters are working to suppress and keep fire from entering areas near communities, while deflecting the fire along the San Francisco Peaks toward the northeast as it enters some of the 2010 Schultz Fire and recent Tunnel Fire burn scars.

    Strong winds coupled with warm weather have been the challeging factor for firefighters and air resources, as winds are predicted to be 40-50 mph today. The Coconino NF remains in Stage 2 fire and smoking restrictions.

    Information regarding fire restrictions can be found online at coconinonationalforest.us

     
    PIPELINE FIRE
    Incident information site:
    Size: Estimated at 5,000 acres
    Containment: 0%
    Location: 6 miles north of Flagstaff (35.281667, -111.681389)
    Date reported: June 12, 2022 at 10:15 a.m.
    Cause: Unknown and under investigation
    Current resources: 11 engines, three water tenders, three Hotshot crews, one hand crew, four dozers, various aerial resources and miscellaneous overhead.
    Closures: The Coconino National Forest has closed nearly the entire northern portion of the forest from Interstate 40 toward the north. View the Closure Order and map here.
    Smoke impacts: Smoke will impact areas of Doney Park and homesteads northeast of Doney Park, including Navajo Nation.
    Evacuations: Coconino County Sheriff’s Office is the authorizing and approving agency for evacuation notices, which works with Coconino County Emergency Management to post information about evacuations and which areas are in Ready, Set, or Go status. To view these areas, visit the County’s Emergency Management page.
    Injuries: None.
     
    HAYWIRE FIRE
    Incident information site: https://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/8155/
    Size: Estimated at 1,600 acres; Will likely combine with Double Fire.
    Containment: 0%
    Location: 7.5 miles northeast of Doney Park (35.371667, -111.433372)
    Date reported: June 12, 2022 at 4:13 p.m.
    Cause: Unknown and under investigation but suspected as originating from a lightning strike from a storm days prior.
    Current resources: 10 engines. Multiple dozers have been ordered.
    Closures: The Coconino National Forest has closed nearly the entire northern portion of the forest from Interstate 40 toward the north. View the Closure Order and map here. Additionally, Arizona Department of Transportation has closed a portion of Highway 89, which restricts vehicles from traveling north and south in the area of the fire. Check www.az511.comfor status updates.
    Smoke impacts: Smoke will impact homesteads northeast of the fire, including Navajo Nation.
    Evacuations: Coconino County Sheriff’s Office is the authorizing and approving agency for evacuation notices, which works with Coconino County Emergency Management to post information about evacuations and which areas are in Ready, Set, or Go status. To view these areas, visit the County’s Emergency Management page.
    Injuries: None.
     
    DOUBLE FIRE
    Incident information site: https://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/8155/
    Size: Estimated at 500 acres
    Containment: 0%
    Location: 2 miles south/southwest of the origin of the Haywire Fire (35.345842, -111.451177)
    Date reported: June 12, 2022 at 4:13 p.m.
    Cause: Unknown and under investigation but suspected as originating from a lightning strike from a storm days prior.
    Current resources: Part of the Haywire Fire resources responding.
    Closures: The Coconino National Forest has closed nearly the entire northern portion of the forest from Interstate 40 toward the north. View the Closure Order and map here. Additionally, Arizona Department of Transportation has closed a portion of Highway 89, which restricts vehicles from traveling north and south in the area of the fire. Check www.az511.com for status updates.
    Smoke impacts: Smoke will impact homesteads northeast of the fire, including Navajo Nation.
    Evacuations: Coconino County Sheriff’s Office is the authorizing and approving agency for evacuation notices, which works with Coconino County Emergency Management to post information about evacuations and which areas are in Ready, Set, or Go status. To view these areas, visit the County’s Emergency Management page.
    Injuries: None.

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    Strong winds push Pipeline Fire more than 15 miles
    Subject arrested in connection with wildfire     (June 12, 2022) – The Pipeline Fire which began 6 miles north of Flagstaff around 10 a.m. is currently estimated at 4,000-5,000 acres and was pushed more than 15 miles by strong winds throughout the day.

    A 57-year-old male was arrested by Forest Service law enforcement officers earlier today in connection with the wildfire and charged with natural resource violations. The subject was booked into the Coconino County Sheriff’s Detention Facility.

    “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 Law Enforcement Patrol Captain Andy Pederson.

    At this time, no structures or homes have been destroyed.

    Jimmy Harris’ California Team 15, a Type 2 Incident Management Team (IMT), arrives tomorrow to assume management of the wildfire.

    Resources battling the fire today from the air included up to eight air tankers and five helicopters. Currently, 13 engines, nine crews, six prevention patrol units, three dozers, and one water tender are assigned, which comprises approximately 270 personnel.

    More air tankers and helicopters are on order for tomorrow’s suppression efforts, and more firefighting resources and personnel will be added to the fight with the arrival of a Type 2 IMT.

    Information regarding evacuations and resources for evacuees can be found on the Coconino County Emergency Management website at https://www.coconino.az.gov/207/Emergency-Management.

    A map showing the current evacuation area can be found on the Coconino County Emergency Management ArcGIS site at https://coconinocounty.maps.arcgis.com/apps/MapSeries/index.html?appid=745e7806b0444387bf32792b9c25e169.

    Information about the status and activity of the Pipeline Fire and suppression efforts can be found on Inciweb at https://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/8152/. 

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    Incident Management Team ordered for Pipeline Fire (June 12, 2022)
    Sheriff orders evacuations for some areas

    Firefighting resources are currently fighting the Pipeline Fire 6 miles north of Flagstaff, which size and cause is currently unknown.

    An Incident Management Team has been ordered and is scheduled to being arriving over the next couple of days.

    Recreationists in the area near Schultz Passshould leave immediately. The Coconino County Sheriff’s Office is responsible for evacuations, and information regarding evacuations can be found on the Coconino County Emergency Management website at .

    A map showing the current evacuation area can be found on the Coconino County Emergency Management ArcGIS site.

    Information about the status and activity of the Pipeline Fire and suppression efforts can be found on Inciweb at .

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    Wildfire start 6 miles north of Flagstaff just west of Schultz Pass (June 12, 2022) – Firefighting resources are responding to a wildfire located 6 miles north of Flagstaff and producing a noticeable plume of smoke.

    The Pipeline Fire was reported at 10:15 a.m. by a fire lookout and is currently several acres, but active on all sides and growing. Resources on scene in one Hotshot crew, with another en route, one dozer, one water tender, three patrol units, and six engines. Four air tankers and one Type 3 helicopter has been ordered.

    Smoke will be visible from Flagstaft, and the wind is sweeping the smoke through Schultz Pass toward Doney Park.

    Recreationists in the area should leave immediately, especially those in the area of Schultz Pass down to Ft. Valley Trailhead. More information will be provided as it is received.

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