Photos: Arizona Wildfire, located 6 miles north of Flagstaff
The Pipeline Fire began 6 miles north of Flagstaff, Ariz. on Sunday June 12 and is currently 22,888 acres with 31% containment and the Haywire Fire is estimated at 5,065 acres with no containment. The Pipeline fire was spotted by a fire lookout at 10:15 a.m. and was pushed more than 15 miles by strong winds throughout the day. Evacuations have been ordered for homes in the area.
A 57-year-old male was arrested by Forest Service law enforcement officers on Sunday in connection with the wildfire and charged with natural resource violations. The subject was booked into the Coconino County Sheriff’s Detention Facility.
Pipeline Wildfire, 2022
This photo provided by the Rincon Valley Fire District shows crews working a wildfire on the outskirts of Flagstaff, Ariz., on Tuesday, June 14, 2022. Rain in the forecast later this week could help firefighters battling the blaze.
Pipeline Wildfire, 2022
This photo provided by the Rincon Valley Fire District shows crews working a wildfire on the outskirts of Flagstaff, Ariz., on Tuesday, June 14, 2022. Rain in the forecast later this week could help firefighters battling the blaze.
Pipeline Wildfire, 2022
This photo provided by the Rincon Valley Fire District shows crews working on a wildfire on the outskirts of Flagstaff, Ariz., on Tuesday, June 14, 2022. Rain in the forecast later this week could help firefighters battling the blaze.
Pipeline Wildfire, 2022
This photo provided by the Rincon Valley Fire District show crews working a wildfire on the outskirts of Flagstaff, Ariz., on Tuesday, June 14, 2022. Rain in the forecast later this week could help firefighters battling the blaze.
Pipeline Wildfire, 2022
The Haywire Fire burns 7.5 miles northeast of Doney Park on Tuesday, June 14, 2022, in Flagstaff, Ariz.
Pipeline Wildfire, 2022
This Monday, June 13, 2022, photo provided by Wendy Pettay shows flames twinkling on a mountain on the outskirts of Flagstaff, Arizona. More favorable wind aided firefighters battling the blaze on Tuesday.
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This Monday, June 13, 2022, photo provided by Krissie Maxwell shows smoke from a wildfire on the outskirts of Flagstaff, Ariz. swirling in the air. Favorable weather Tuesday aided firefighters battling the wildfire.
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A wildfire continues to burn on the outskirts of Flagstaff, Ariz. on Monday June 13, 2022.
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Residents in the Schultz Pass Meadows subdivision load possessions into vehicles Sunday afternoon as they prepare to evacuate after receiving Go notifications from the county due to the proximity of the Pipeline Fire burning on the San Francisco Peaks. Evacuations are in effect in parts of northern Arizona as the Pipeline wildfire, about 6 miles (9 kilometers) north of Flagstaff, steadily grew Sunday, authorities said.
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A wildfire continues to burn on the outskirts of Flagstaff, Ariz. on Monday June 13, 2022.
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Janetta Kathleen and her horse, Squish, watch as smoke rises above neighborhoods on the outskirts of Flagstaff, Ariz., Sunday, June 12, casts a glow above neighborhoods.
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Smoke from the Pipeline Fire burns behind a Flagstaff sign on Highway 180 on June 12, 2022 in Flagstaff, Ariz.
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Smoke rises above neighborhoods on the outskirts of Flagstaff, Ariz., Sunday, June 12, casts a glow above neighborhoods.
Pipeline Wildfire, 2022
Smoke rises above neighborhoods on the outskirts of Flagstaff, Ariz., Sunday, June 12, casts a glow above neighborhoods.
Pipeline Wildfire, 2022
Smoke rises above neighborhoods on the outskirts of Flagstaff, Ariz., Sunday, June 12, casts a glow above neighborhoods.
Pipeline Wildfire, 2022
A wildfire burning on the outskirts of Flagstaff, Arizona, on Sunday, June 12, casts a glow above neighborhoods.
Pipeline Wildfire, 2022
A wildfire burning on the outskirts of Flagstaff, Arizona, Sunday, June 12, casts a glow above neighborhoods.
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Darren King watches as smoke from a wildfire rises above the trees Sunday, June 12, 2022, on the outskirts of Flagstaff, Ariz. Evacuations are in effect in parts of northern Arizona as a wildfire about 6 miles (9 kilometers) north of Flagstaff steadily grew Sunday, authorities said.
Pipeline Wildfire, 2022
A plume of smoke from a wildfire that started Sunday, June 12, 2022, on the outskirts of Flagstaff, Ariz., rises above the forest. Authorities evacuated forest roads and popular recreation areas.
Pipeline Wildfire, 2022
A plume of smoke from a wildfire that started Sunday, June 12, 2022, on the outskirts of Flagstaff, Ariz., rises above the forest. Authorities evacuated forest roads and popular recreation areas.
Mamta Popat
Photojournalist
Rick Wiley
Photo editor
At least fires were burning north of Flagstaff, with two blazes expected to merge.
The robbery victim also was shot and taken to hospital, police said.