The Pipeline Fire is raging just 6 miles north of Flagstaff, AZ.
The Coconino National Forest is reporting that there are currently 3 active fires in the region, and all were considered to be 0% contained as of yesterday afternoon.
The video below was posted to Twitter by @SteveBartosh. It shows The Pipeline Fire sending large clouds of smoke into the air as it burns just outside of Flagstaff.
View from hotel in #Flagstaff #pipelinefire #pipeline #fire #haywirefire pic.twitter.com/KMwpvXp0In
— Steve Bartosh (@SteveBartosh) June 13, 2022
The Coconino National Forest says that the fire was first reported yesterday morning (June 12th). The blaze had burned 5,000 acres as of yesterday afternoon, and evacuations are being considered.
Check out the graphic below tweeted by The Coconino National Forest. It provides updates on the status of all three fires in the region.
Please stay safe out there friends, and check for closures, evacuations, and other updates from your local news agencies if you’re in the region.