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After meeting with the Great Basin Type 1 team managing the Pipeline and Haywire Fires, it has been
determined that it is safe to downgrade some additional areas on evacuation status.

The following changes will be effective immediately:

• The neighborhoods that were put in “SET” along both sides of Highway 89 from McCann Estates (Silver SaddleRd), to Timberline/Fernwood and up to Wupatki Estates will be downgraded to “READY” status. This also includesthe neighborhoods of Girls Ranch Rd, Lenox Park, Pumpkin Patch Rd, and Hutchison Acres.
• The area identified as Doney Park North (north of Silver Saddle Road and east of Hwy 89 to Slayton Ranch Rd)that are in “SET” will be downgraded to “READY” status.

The area previously identified north of FS545(Sunset Crater National Park entrance) along Hwy 89 to Sacred Mountain
Trading Post, Medicine Valley, along with the area identified as Crater Estates/Alpine Ranchos West will remain in “GO”
status. The Pipeline and Haywire Fires are still very active in these areas and is the fire is in close proximity to private land
and area residences.

If you require assistance or have questions, contact the Fire Call Center at 928-679-8525 between the hours of 7:00 AM and
7:00 PM.

The best way to receive updates on evacuation status is to sign up for emergency notifications through Coconino County
Emergency Management. To sign up for Emergency Notifications visit www.Coconino.az.gov/ready.

To follow the current evacuation status and for an interactive map depicting closures and other information for the Pipeline
and Haywire Fires, please visit http://ow.ly/2Nll50JvzE5.

 As Coconino County residents begin to return to their homes in the aftermath of the Pipeline and Haywire fires, the County’s Flood Control District would like to make the entire community aware of the potential risk of flooding, and the steps the public can take to mitigate their property and be Flood Aware.

Residents may already be familiar with the 3 Step “Ready, Set, Go” wildfire system of preparedness and evacuation. For the risk of flooding, a similar, easy-to-remember system of “Ready, Set, Shelter” is helpful to prepare for and respond to flood events:

READY - Get Prepared

• Sign up for Emergency Alerts with Coconino County. The free Emergency Notification service provides alerts for emergencies such as wildfires, thunderstorms, tornadoes, and flash flooding in the area. Sign up a cell phone number, email and/or home phone: http://www.coconino.az.gov/ready or call 928-679-8311
• Flood insurance remains the only way to address impacts to homes from flooding. The District strongly recommends all property owners consider purchasing flood insurance. Homeowner’s insurance policies do not cover flood damage or recovery. Flood insurance is administered only through the National Flood Insurance program, and coverage begins immediately if the flooding results from a forest fire on National Forest lands. More info is online at www.floodsmart.gov.
• Place irreplaceable documents and other valuables in a location at least 2 feet off the ground in the home.
• Clear debris from roof gutters, downspouts and drains so water can flow and drain properly.
• Check the roof for leaks or damage. Pay special attention to areas where separation could occur, such as around the chimney or skylights.
• A sandbag wall can mitigate flood waters approaching homes. www.coconino.az.gov/How2BuildandInstallSandbagWalls

SET – Be Weather Alert

• Be aware that flash flooding can occur during periods of heavy or extended rain.
• Monitor National Weather Service alerts and updates and sign up for Emergency Alerts through Coconino County’s emergency messaging system.

During inclement weather, always know where family members are – especially young children, disabled persons, and the elderly or infirm.

SHELTER – Stay Inside and Shelter in Place
 

• When a Flood Alert is received, persons indoors or close to an indoor location should shelter in place immediately. Do not evacuate.
• Persons outdoors should relocate to the nearest high ground immediately.

Flood Mitigation – Sandbags

A properly built and maintained sandbag wall can prevent or reduce flood damage to a home. As the District’s current stockpile has been strained by efforts related to the Museum Flood response, we have mobilized multiple crews to produce a substantial amount of new sandbags in preparation for the upcoming Monsoon Season.

Given the limited timeframe and resources, the District and its partners are not able to assist with production and placement of sandbags at individual homes except for the elderly and disabled at this time. We encourage those who have secured their homes or who are not at-risk to identify and assist any family members and neighbors who might need assistance. The District is also working diligently to establish self-serve sandbag locations at various locations in potentially impacted neighborhoods.

Residents whose homes are identified for flood mitigation and who are elderly or disabled and cannot secure assistance through family or friends, must please contact the Call Center at 928-679-8525 and request assistance.

Coconino County Flood Control District will continue to use the 24/7 rainfall monitoring and flood alert system for the Shultz Flood and Museum Flood Area.

We realize there is a lot of information for residents to digest. The Flood Control District has extensive resources located at and will be continually updating its flood preparedness website as part of the Pipeline Fire response at www.coconino.az.gov/PipeLineFire. The District continues to take important steps to mitigate flood risk following the Pipeline Fire, which are also available at the website.

The Contreras Fire started June 11 on a remote ridge of the Baboquivari Mountain range, north of the Baboquivari Peak, 20 miles east of Sells, Arizona, on the Tohono O'odham Indian Reservation. The fire, burning in highly flammable grass and brush in steep and rugged terrain, is difficult for firefighters to access. 

TODAY: Fire activity picked up overnight, and breached Kitt Peak Road (Road 386). Fire resources engaged the fire around 2:00 a.m. The fire reached the Observatory site and crossed over a decision point to place the community of Pan Tak into GO status. Eastern Area Team Incident Commander Brian Pisarek wishes to recognize the community for its forethought and successful planning efforts that have ensured the safety of the residents in and around the Pan Tak area.  

Air support will be critical for assisting ground crews today. Five helicopters have been assigned to support suppression efforts today. Dense shrub ground cover below Kitt Peak is allowing the fire to make rapid upslope growth. Structure protection crews are actively scouting and engaging the fire at the Kitt Peak Observatory, and active scouting operations are in place between the Observatory and in the community of Pan Tak. Electrical supply to the Observatory has been suspended by the utility provider to mitigate unintentional sparking, and ground crews are utilizing fuel reduction methods to clear flammable ground material and create fuel breaks. More crews have been ordered and are expected to arrive today.  

On the east side of the fire, scouts are actively monitoring fire behavior and looking for access points for crews. On the south end of the fire near Elkhorn Ranch, structure protection crews are utilizing fire control lines, sprinkler systems and other suppression methods to ensure the safety of the ranch community, visitors and its inholdings. A small 40-acre spot fire, which was contained yesterday, will be actively monitored and mop-up operations will commence if necessary. To the west, the fire is being actively monitored and allowed to move toward more favorable terrain where the fire may be engaged more effectively and safely. Temperatures are expected to be more favorable today, and a chance of precipitation this afternoon and into the weekend is expected to slow the growth of the fire. Critical fire weather remains in the area, and there is a potential for frequent lightning and gusty, erratic winds. 

YESTERDAY: Fire growth on the north entered the flats, and crews assessed fire activity with ground patrol and aircraft. Priority suppression and structure protection activity occurred near Kitt Peak Observatory, including fire line construction, direct suppression methods and fuel reduction. Air tanker operations were heavily utilized. On the south, the fire was successfully prevented from threatening structures at Elkhorn Ranch, where hose lay, sprinkler operations and fuel reduction tactics were employed. A 40-acre spot fire was successfully contained and mopped up on the southeast corner of the fire.

INCIDENT STATISTICS 

• Fire start date: June 11, 2022 
• Cause: Lightning 
• Acres: 11,489 
• Containment: 0% 
• Total Personnel: 300+ 
• Jurisdiction: BIA, Papago Agency 

RESOURCES 

• Crews: 7 
• Engines: 12 
• Water Tenders: 5 
• Helicopters: 5 

Evacuations: Elkhorn Ranch, on the south end of the fire, is in SET status. The Kitt Peak Observatory, north of the fire, is in GO status. The community of Pan Tak has been precautionarily evacuated. 

Road Closures: Kitt Peak Road (State Route 386) 

More Information:

• Fire Information: 520-302-5120 
• Media Information: 520-497-3625 
• Twitter: @BLMAZFire 
• Facebook: @TON.Emergency.Management or @blmarizona 

Evacuations remain in place for Shultz Pass Road, Arizona Snowbowl, Crater Estates/Alpine Ranchos West, O’Leary and east of Highway 89. Evacuation information can be found at https://www.coconino.az.gov/2926/Pipeline-FireHaywire-Fire. An area closure is in place on the Coconino National Forest for the Pipeline Fire. See the forest’s website for full descriptions of road closures and fire restrictions at www.fs.usda.gov/coconino/.

Fire behavior

Fire activity is expected to increase today with forecasted warm, dry, increasingly windy conditions throughout the day.

Constructed firelines held with little growth on the Pipeline and Haywire fires. Hot dry weather continues to contribute to the critically dry fuels. The night will bring a 20% chance of showers and thunderstorms after 11 p.m. with the potential for strong gusty winds, dangerous lightning and heavy rain.

Winds will carry smoke to north-northeast impacting homesteads north and east of Flagstaff including the Navajo Nation.

Smoke will be visible within the perimeter of the fire – please do not call 911 on smoke within the burned area, only call 911 for smoke in non-burned areas outside the fire’s perimeter.

Pipeline Fire

Crews continued to construct fireline along the western flank of the fire yesterday and through the night, leading to increasing containment along the Highway 89 corridor. Crews were assisted by helicopters and fixed wing aircraft during the day. Burning operations on the northeast edge of the fire helped reduce available fuels. Fire growth was mostly along the eastern edge toward the Tunnel Fire burn area. Firefighters will continue to build direct and indirect line today in their efforts to reach 100% containment.

Haywire Fire

Crews continued to construct fireline along the southern flank of the fire yesterday and through the night. Burning operations on the east edge of the fire helped reduce available fuels. The fire exhibited minimal growth along the eastern flank. Firefighters will continue to build direct and indirect line today in their efforts to reach 100% containment.

Fire details

Pipeline Fire

• 27% contained
• 26,297 acres
• 6 miles north of Flagstaff, Ariz.
• Burning in grass, brush and pine

Haywire Fire

• 11% contained
• 5,449 acres
• 7.5 miles northeast of Doney Park, Ariz.
• Burning in grass, brush and pine

Total fire resources assigned

916 personnel, 14 Hotshot crews, 13 hand crews, 56 engines, nine water tenders, nine dozers and nine helicopters

Fire information resources

• InciWeb: Pipeline Fire: https://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/8152/
• Haywire Fire: https://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/8155/
• Air quality: https://azdeq.gov/node/8262   
• Twitter: @CoconinoNF
• Coconino National Forest Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CoconinoNF

The Contreras Fire started June 11 on a remote ridge of the Baboquivari Mountain range, north of the Baboquivari Peak, 20 miles east of Sells, Arizona on the Tohono O'odham Indian Reservation. It is approximately 11,500 acres at the time of this update, burning grass and brush in steep and rugged terrain that is difficult for firefighters to access. 

The Type 2 Eastern Area Incident Management Team has assumed command of the Contreras Fire as of June 16, under the direction of Incident Commander Brian Pisarek. 

To date, aviation resources and retardant efforts have had limited success due to heavy smoke, high winds and extremely dry fuels. Smoke from the fire is visible from Sells and Three Points, and residual effects have been reported near Tucson. Firefighter and public safety remain top priority, as well as providing protection and minimizing impacts to cultural, heritage, natural resources and wildlife. 

TODAY: The hottest temperatures of the year are expected today, which will slow tactical efforts on the ground, considering emergency responder safety. Breezy west winds with gusts up to 25 mph are forecasted for this afternoon. Firefighters will scout and identify potential holding features such as roads, trail systems and natural barriers such as rock outcroppings and vegetation breaks. The fire is currently being managed in two divisions, north and south. In addition to ground crews which include engines and water tenders, structure protection divisions have been assigned to the Kitt Peak Observatory to the north and Elkhorn Ranch to the south. 

Critical fire weather remains in the region. Moisture will begin to move through the region on Friday, carrying a chance of thunderstorms with limited moisture expected, frequent lightning and gusty, erratic winds.  

An evening operational update on the Contreras Fire will be provided via Facebook only. 

YESTERDAY: High winds, low relative humidity and extremely rough terrain challenged firefighting efforts. The fire almost doubled in size, gaining the most growth on the north end toward Kitt Peak Observatory.  

Firefighters attempted direct line construction to protect the Elkhorn Ranch to the south, with several contingency lines accessible for firefighter safety. The fire is approximately .25 miles from the ranch, and 1.5 miles from the Kitt Peak Observatory to the north. 

Fire details

• Fire start date: June 11, 2022 
• Cause: Lightning 
• Acres: 11,489 
• Containment: 0% 
• Total Personnel: 300+ Jurisdiction: BIA, Papago Agency 

After meeting with the Great Basin Type 1 team managing the Pipeline and Haywire Fires, it has been determined that it is safe to downgrade some areas on evacuation status.

The following changes will be effective immediately:

• The neighborhoods that were put in “SET” along Mt. Elden Lookout Road will be downgraded to “READY” status.
• The south portion of Doney Park (south of Silver Saddle Road to Townsend Winona Road) that are in “SET” will be downgraded to “READY” status. The north portion of Doney Park (north of Silver Saddle Road) will remain in “SET” status.
• The eastern portion of Alpine Ranchos that is currently in “GO” status will be downgraded to “SET” status. That are is open to re-entry immediately. The western portion of Alpine Ranchos/Crater Estates, to include the private properties around Moon Crater will remain in “GO” status. This is due to the Haywire Fire’s continual active status. For details on the boundary between the east and west Alpine Ranchos visit the Coconino County Situational Awareness Viewer at http://ow.ly/2Nll50JvzE5. Due to the rural nature of this area, it is difficult to establish and describe a clear boundary.

The area north of Wupatki Trails along Hwy 89 north to Sacred Mountain Trading Post will remain in “GO” status. The Pipeline Fire is still very active in this area and is in close proximity to private land and the Medicine Valley residences.

If you require assistance or have questions, contact the Fire Call Center at 928-679-8525 between the hours of 7:00 AM and 7:00 PM.
We want to remind the citizens in the “SET” areas that they are still required to be ready to evacuate at a moment’s notice. The best way to receive updates on evacuation status is to sign up for emergency notifications through Coconino County Emergency Management. To sign up for Emergency Notifications visit www.Coconino.az.gov/ready.

To follow the current evacuation status for the Pipeline and Haywire Fire, please visit http://ow.ly/2Nll50JvzE5.

Coconino and Kaibab national forests will temporarily close certain areas to public access beginning Friday and Saturday due to fire danger and for public safety, while all other parts of the national forests outside of the closure areas remain in Stage 2 fire restrictions.

On the Kaibab National Forest, the area of Bill Williams Mountain will be closed beginning Friday, June 17 at 8 a.m. Specifically, public access will be prohibited on all National Forest System lands, roads, and trails within the closure area, generally located between County Road (CR) 73, Old Route 66 in the City of Williams, Forest Road (FR) 122, FR 108, and I-40. This includes Benham Trail, Bixler Saddle Trail, Bill Williams Mountain Trail, Bill Williams Connector Trail, Buckskinner Trail, City of Williams Link Trail, Devil Dog Loop Trail, and Clover Spring Loop Trail. Forest Road 122 will also be closed. FR 108 will remain drivable; however, motorists cannot park off the road.

On the Coconino National Forest, the areas of Pumphouse Wash/Kelly Canyon and Fisher Point/Walnut Canyon will be closed beginning Saturday, June 18 at 8 a.m. This includes Pumphouse Wash Dispersed Camping Area, Forest Road (FR) 237 and other roads within the Pumphouse Wash closure area. In the Fisher Point/Walnut Canyon closure area, all forest roads and recreation sites within the area will be closed. This includes Fisher Point, Marshal Lake, portions of the Arizona National Scenic Trail, Canyon Vista Campground, Sandys Canyon Trail No. 137, and more.

These area closures are in addition to the already-implemented emergency closure of most of the Coconino National Forest north of Interstate 40. For the official Closure Order and a map of this area, please see the official Closure Order.

With regards to both national forests, those with private inholdings will be allowed to access their property via a Forest Service Road but are prohibited from entering the surrounding National Forest lands. Exemptions will be issued for critical activities such as road work and surveys that are vital to continuing restoration operations, time-sensitive utilities and communications site work, and emergency response.

Forest managers consider several factors before implementing restrictions or closures, including current fire danger and fire activity, local, regional and national fire preparedness levels, expected weather conditions, availability of firefighting resources, and the economic impacts to businesses and communities. All northern Arizona national forests coordinate fire restrictions and forest closures with federal, state, tribal and local partners.

Closures are generally the last resort for land managers, who take many other steps to reduce the potential for human-caused fires and often consider closing only the most critical areas before a full forest closure. As such, additional area closures or even full forest closures could be forthcoming if conditions warrant.

Closures and restrictions will be in effect until hot, dry conditions are no longer forecast to continue and the forests receives enough widespread precipitation to lower fire danger.

For details and maps of these specific closure areas and their boundaries, visit the following pages online:

• Coconino National Forest closure area- Pumphouse Wash/Kelly Canyon
• Coconino National Forest closure area- Fisher Point/Walnut Canyon
• Kaibab National Forest closure area- Bill Williams Mountain

Forest Service personnel will make every effort to notify anyone in these areas to vacate before the closure is implemented.

Violating closures and fire restrictions carries a mandatory appearance in federal court, punishable as a Class B misdemeanor with a fine of up to $5,000 for an individual or $10,000 for an organization, or up to six months in prison, or both.

For information on all Arizona state and federal fire restrictions, including an interactive map, visit wildlandfire.az.gov/fire-restrictions. Additional information about the stages of fire restrictions, Forest Orders, and general forest conditions can be found at fs.usda.gov/kaibab and fs.usda.gov/coconino. 

Pima County Department of Environmental Quality (PDEQ) is issuing an advisory for ground-level ozone air pollution for the Tucson metropolitan area today. Particulate matter levels will also likely be elevated due to the Contreras Fire southwest of Tucson. Individuals who are especially sensitive to air pollution may experience shortness of breath, coughing, throat irritation, wheezing, and breathing discomfort. 

If you are especially sensitive to ozone, you may want to limit your level of exertion outside between noon and 6 p.m. when elevated levels of ozone pollution are more likely to occur. Intense physical outdoor activity causes faster and deeper breathing, which allows ozone to penetrate into the parts of the lungs that are more likely to be injured.

Those who are most likely to be sensitive to ozone include children, adults who are active outdoors, people with respiratory diseases, and certain individuals who have an unusual sensitivity to this particular pollutant. Those people who are feeling symptoms should seek medical attention, if necessary.

There are many types of emissions that contribute to the creation of ground-level ozone. Motor vehicle exhaust, industrial and power plant emissions, gasoline vapors, chemical solvents, as well as natural sources, emit oxides of nitrogen and volatile organic compounds that form ozone in the presence of intense sunlight and heat. 

Actions to reduce the production of ground level ozone:

• Reduce driving - combine errands into one trip.
• Ride the bus, walk, bike, or share a ride with friends and family.
• Avoid idling your vehicle’s engine. It wastes gas and causes air pollution.
• During the summer, re-fuel your car after 6 p.m. when vapors are less likely to form ozone.
• While re-fueling, always stop at the click.
• Make sure your gas cap is tightly sealed after re-fueling.
• Avoid using gas powered lawn and gardening equipment.
• Check your tire pressure monthly to reduce gasoline use and associated pollution.
• Conserve electricity to reduce emissions from power plants.

PDEQ’s Clean Air Program works to educate Pima County residents about potential health effects associated with elevated levels of air pollution and to promote actions to reduce air pollution levels.

Air pollution information is available online at the PDEQ website. To receive air pollution advisories, sign up here.

The Arizona Department of Environmental Quality has issued an Ozone High Pollution Advisory for Thursday, June 16.

Restrictions

• Wood burning in residential fireplaces, chimeneas, outdoor fire pits, and similar outdoor fires is prohibited in Maricopa County. This includes individuals and businesses which have burn permits for open burning.
• Employees and contractors of government entities are prohibited from operating leaf blowers. Residents are encouraged to avoid leaf blowing during HPAs.
• Off-road vehicle use should be avoided.

Take Action

• Drive as little as possible: carpool, use public transit, or telecommute. For information on transportation alternatives, visit Valley Metro: www.ShareTheRide.com 
• Fuel your vehicle after dark or during cooler evening hours.
• Reduce your time waiting in long drive-thru lines. For example, at coffee shops, fast-food restaurants, or banks. Park your vehicle and go inside.
• Use low-VOCs (Volatile Organic Compounds) or water-based paints, stains, finishes and paint strippers.
• Delay big painting projects until HPAs have passed.
• Make sure containers of household cleaners, garage and yard chemicals and other solvents are sealed properly to prevent vapors from evaporating into the air.
• Eliminate wood burning in fireplaces, stoves, chimeneas, and outdoor fire pits.
• Avoid using leaf blowers. Use a rake or broom to keep debris out of the road and away from storm drains, ditches, and streams.
• Conserve electricity.

The Apache-Sitgreaves National Forests personnel are continuing their response to the Fish Fire, located on the Alpine District of the forest. The fire is southwest of Hannagan Meadows on Hwy 191.

The fire was initially reported on the 10th of June. As of June 15th at 6:30 PM, the fire was estimated to be 1,900 acres. The strategy of confining and containing the fire is continuing to be employed by resources on the ground. Crews strategically burned last night on the north side of the fire along the 25B Road to help minimize adverse effects to the timber country and help prevent uphill runs. While keeping safety at the forefront of priorities, firefighters work to keep the fire from crossing the 24 and 576 road to the south.

Smoke attributed to the Fish Fire may be visible in Round Valley, Alpine, AZ, and Reserve, NM. An interactive smoke map at https://fire.airnow.gov/ allows you to zoom into your area to see the latest smoke conditions.  Fire officials predict the fire’s activity to decrease with incoming monsoonal flows, which are predicted to begin this evening and continue for the next seven days.

The public is advised to avoid the area if possible. If travel near the area in necessary, please use caution on roadways, watch for equipment in the area, and slow down. These steps increase safety for both the public and for firefighters responding in the area. Updated fire information is available at https://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/8160/ and on the ASNFs Facebook page.

Stay up to date on news from the A - S at our website https://www.fs.usda.gov/asnf, on Twitter @A_SNFs and on facebook.com/apachesitgreavesnfs.

Evacuations remain in place for Shultz Pass Road, Arizona Snowbowl, Crater Estates, O’Leary and east of Highway 89. Evacuation information can be found at https://www.coconino.az.gov/2926/Pipeline-FireHaywire-Fire. An area closure is in place on the Coconino National Forest for the Pipeline Fire. See the forest’s website for full descriptions of road closures and fire restrictions at www.fs.usda.gov/coconino/.

Fire Behavior

Fire activity is expected to increase today with forecasted warm, dry and breezy conditions. Constructed firelines held with little growth on the Pipeline and Haywire fires. Hot dry weather continues to contribute to the critically dry fuels. Winds will carry smoke to the northwest during the morning shifting to the northeast impacting homesteads north and east of Flagstaff including the Navajo Nation.

Pipeline Fire

Crews continued to construct fireline along the western flank of the fire yesterday and through the night. Increasing containment along the Highway 89 corridor, assisted by helicopters and fixed wing aircraft during the day. Burning operations on the northeast edge of the fire helped reduce available fuels. Firefighters will continue to build direct and indirect line today in their efforts to reach 100% containment.

Haywire Fire

Crews continued to construct fireline along the southern flank of the fire yesterday and through the night increasing containment along the Highway 89 corridor. Burning operations on the east edge of the fire helped reduce available fuels. Firefighters will continue to build direct and indirect line today in their efforts to reach 100% containment.

Fire Information 

Pipeline Fire

• 27% contained
• 24,815 acres
• 6 miles north of Flagstaff, Ariz.
• Burning in grass, brush and pine

Haywire Fire

• 11% contained
• 5,372 acres
• 7.5 miles northeast of Doney Park, Ariz.
• Burning in grass, brush and pine

Total Fire Resources Assigned
740 personnel: 14 Hotshot crews, nine hand crews, 57 engines, nine water tenders, four dozers, nine helicopters
 
Information resources

• Pipeline Fire: https://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/8152/
• Haywire Fire: https://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/8155/
• Fire Information: 928-421-3393 daily from 7 a.m. - 7 p.m.
• Email: [email protected]
• Air quality: https://azdeq.gov/node/8262   
• Twitter: @CoconinoNF
• Coconino National Forest Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CoconinoNF

The Sheriff’s Office is pleased to announce the re-entry of residents into the remaining Timberline Community.

This re-entry will begin at 4:00 PM Wednesday June 15, 2022. Residents are to report to the intersection of Campbell Road
and Lupine Lane, where deputies will be checking people in. This area will remain closed to non-residents until 6:00 PM.
Residents are to bring identification or a way to prove residence in the area. It is important to remember this area is still on
“SET.”

This includes the areas previously listed in “GO” status:

• Campbell Avenue west of Lupine Lane
• Crestview Street west of Valley Drive
• Glodia Drive
• Alice Drive
• Saddle Avenue
• Pinon Street
• El Oro Drive
• N Siesta Lane
• E. Paintbrush Lane
• Copeland Lane west of Rope Arabian Rd.
• N. Copeland Lane, Tanager Drive, Barn Road, Peaceful Way, and Weed Lane

If you require assistance, contact the Fire Call Center at 928-679-8525 between the hours of 7:00 AM and 7:00 PM.

Areas remaining in “GO” include Hwy 89 north of Wupatki Trails to Sacred Mountain Trading Post, Moon Crater, and Alpine
Ranchos.

We want to remind the citizens in the “SET” areas that they are still required to be ready to evacuate at a moment’s notice. A
good example of this was the Tunnel Fire several weeks ago. There was only a matter of minutes between the “SET”
notification and the “GO” notification. To sign up for Emergency Notifications visit www.Coconino.az.gov/ready.

To follow the current evacuation status for the Pipeline and Haywire Fire, please visit http://ow.ly/2Nll50JvzE5. This map is in the process of being updated this afternoon.
 

A continued evaluation of fire activity and increased incident complexity guided agency administrators to order a Type 2 Incident Management Team. The Southeast Arizona Type 3 Incident Management Team will in brief the Eastern Area Type 2 Incident Management Team at 1800 today. The Type 2 Incident Management Team will take command over the Contreras Fire at 0600 tomorrow morning. The fire grew to 5,754 acres, with no containment at this time. High winds, low relative humidity and extremely rough terrain continue to challenge firefighting efforts. The fire remained active throughout the night and into the morning, moving through the drought stressed vegetation.  

The fire grew to the north. Aviation resources have had limited success due to smoke in the area and retardant has had limited success due to extremely dry fuels and high winds. Smoke from the fire is visible from Sells and Three Points, however, it does not pose a threat to communities. 

Firefighters are attempting direct line construction to protect the Elk Horn Ranch with several contingency lines available for firefighter safety. The fire is approximately ¼ mile from the ranch.  

Evacuations: None. Elk Horn Ranch, on the south end of the fire, is in SET status and the Kit Peak Observatory, north of the fire, is also in SET status. The fire is approximately four miles from the observatory. 

Management Objective: Reduce fire intensity using aircraft and protect the Elk Horn Ranch and Kit Peak Observatory. Future objectives will include transferring command of the fire from the Southeast Arizona Type 3 Incident Management Team to the Eastern Area Type 2 Incident Management Team and continued work to keep the fire as small as safety possible while protecting firefighter and public safety. 

Operational Update: Firefighters continue to assess the fire situation and work toward establishing point protection for the Elk Horn Ranch and Pit Peak Observatory. Air support is being utilized to keep the fire size as small as possible as it burns down steep and inaccessible slopes.  

Background: The Contreras Fire started June 11 on a remote ridge of the Baboquivari Mountain range, north of the Baboquivari Peak, 20 miles east of Sells, Arizona on the Tohono O'odham Indian Reservation.  

Primary and Cooperating Agencies: Bureau of Indian Affairs, Tohono O’odham Nation, Bureau of Land Management.  

A fire update will be released when significant activity occurs. Visit InciWeb for the most current fire information. 

Fire information

• Size: 5,754 acres 
• Containment: 0% 
• Road Closures:NONE 
• Evacuations:NONE 
• Resources on the Fires: 
• 3 helicopters, 1 air attack, 4 hand crews, 4 Water Tenders, 4 engines  
• Total Personnel: 300+ 
• Jurisdiction: BIA, Papago Agency 
• Reservation: Tohono O'odham Nation, AZ 
• Start Date:June 11, 2022 
• Fire Cause: Under Investigation 
• InciWeb: https://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/8154/ 

 After consultation with the US Forest Service Fire Management Team on the Pipeline Fire and the Summit Fire Department, the Sheriff’s Office is now allowing re-entry into additional neighborhoods and businesses in the Timberline Community. The majority of the residents who were evacuated on Sunday due to the fast-moving Pipeline Fire are permitted to immediately return.

There are still some areas that will remain on “GO” evacuation status, due to fire personnel in the area and the fact that it is still not safe to enter.

The areas staying in “GO” and are NOT included in the current re-entry are:

• Campbell Avenue west of Lupine Lane (Lupine Lane is now in “SET”)
• Crestview Street west of Valley Drive (Valley Drive is now in “SET”)
• Glodia Drive
• Alice Drive
• Saddle Avenue
• Pinon Street
• El Oro Drive
• N Siesta Lane
• E. Paintbrush Lane
• Copeland Lane west of Rope Arabian Rd. (Rope Arabian is now in “SET”)
• N. Copeland Lane, Tanager Drive, Barn Road, Peaceful Way, and Weed Lane

These areas continue to have fire crews actively working and assessing the fire as well as damages to structures and utilities. These hazards need to be deemed safe prior to allowing entry for the safety of the residents and crews.

There will be a heavy CCSO presence in the area to continue to ensure the security of the area as well as to monitor the fire. In the event circumstances change, notifications will be made via the Coconino County Emergency Notification System as well as door-to-door notification (if time allows).

We want to remind the citizens in the “SET” areas that they are still required to be ready to evacuate at a moment’s notice. A good example of this was the Tunnel Fire several weeks ago. There was only a matter of minutes between the “SET” notification and the “GO” notification. To sign up for Emergency Notifications visit www.Coconino.az.gov/ready.

Closures and evacuation status for the areas surrounding both the Pipeline and Haywire Fires are being re-evaluated continuously.

To follow the current evacuation status for the Pipeline and Haywire Fire, please visit http://ow.ly/2Nll50JvzE5.
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The Type 1 Great Basin Incident Management Team (IMT) 2 has arrived at the Pipeline and Haywire fires, and is shadowing the Type 2 California Interagency IMT 15. The Type 1 team will assume command of the incident 6 a.m. Thursday.

The Pipeline Fire is currently 22,888 acres with 31% containment and the Haywire Fire is estimated at 5,065 acres with no containment.

While critical fire weather continues due to dry conditions and high temperatures, lower wind speeds allowed aerial operations to resume and continue throughout the day.

In addition to using water and retardant dropping aircraft, crews will continue to look for opportunities to directly engage the fire with the intent to suppress the fire’s edge and to keep the fire from entering communities as it continues to move in a northeast direction. Crews continue to use the 2010 Schultz Fire and recent Tunnel Fire footprints to their advantage.

Current resources on the Pipeline Fire include 561 personnel composed of 12 Hotshot crews and 7 hand crews, 54 engines, 9 water tenders and two dozers.

Current resources on the Haywire Fire include 57 personnel composed of one hand crew, 6 engines, two water tenders and two dozers.

There are roughly 670 personnel working both fires and in a support role at the Incident Command Post. Aerial resources include 8 helicopters and one fixed-wing aircraft working on both fires.

The Coconino National Forest remains in Stage 2 fire and smoking restrictions. Information regarding fire restrictions can be found online at coconinonationalforest.us

PIPELINE FIRE

• Incident information site: https://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/8152/
• Size: 22,888 acres.
• Containment: 31%
• 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: 54 engines, 12 Hotshot crews, seven hand crews, nine water tenders, nine dozers, and various aerial resources and miscellaneous overhead.
• Closures: The Coconino NF 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 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

The Haywire and Double fires have merged and are now being managed solely as the Haywire Fire.

• Incident information site: https://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/8155/
• Size: 5,065 acres.
• Containment: 0%
• Location: 7.5 miles northeast of Doney Park (35.371667, -111.433372)
• Date reported: June 13, 2022 at 4:13 a.m.
• Cause: Unknown and under investigation but suspected as originating from a lightning strike from a storm days prior.
• Current resources: 6 engines, one hand crew, two water tenders, two dozers, and various aerial resources and miscellaneous overhead.
• Closures: The Coconino NF 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 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.

The Apache-Sitgreaves National Forests personnel are on scene and responding to the Fish Fire, located on the Alpine District of the forest. The fire is southwest of Hannagan Meadows on Hwy 191.

The fire was initially reported on the 10th of June. A dry lightning storm was occurring in the area at the time, and a lightning strike has been determined to be the cause. As of June 14th,, the fire was estimated to be 226 acres.

A strategy of confining and containing the fire is being employed by resources on the ground. The Fish Fire is burning within the perimeter of the Wallow Fire, which occurred 11 years prior. Because of the previous fire activity, there are large portions of the area with standing dead trees. Known as “snags”, standing dead trees present especially dangerous working conditions for firefighters to operate in.

Monitoring, confinement work from existing forest service roads and containment operations will continue as weather and fire conditions allow, while simultaneously placing firefighter safety foremost in consideration.

The public is advised to avoid the area if possible. If travel near the area in necessary, please use caution on roadways, watch for equipment in the area, and slow down. These steps increase safety for both the public and for firefighters responding in the area. Updated fire information is available at https://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/8160/ and on the ASNFs Facebook page.

Stay up to date on news from the A - S at our website https://www.fs.usda.gov/asnf, on Twitter @A_SNFs and on facebook.com/apachesitgreavesnfs.

The Type 2 California Incident Management Team 15 has assumed management of the Pipeline and Haywire fires north of Flagstaff.

The Pipeline Fire is currently 20,178 acres and the Haywire Fire is estimated at 4,052 acres. The Double Fire, which was first reported Monday, has merged with the Haywire Fire, and is now being managed solely as the Haywire Fire.

The Type 2 team will manage both fires until a Type 1 team assumes control Wednesday.

While critical fire weather remains in effect due to dry conditions and high temperatures, lower wind speeds may allow for aerial operations throughout the day Tuesday and beyond.

In addition to using water and retardant dropping aircraft, crews will spend Tuesday looking for opportunities to directly engage the fire with the intent to suppress the fire's edge and to keep the fire from entering communities as it continues moving in a northeast direction. Crews plan to utilize the 2010 Schultz Fire and recent Tunnel Fire footprints to their advantage.

Current resources on the Pipeline include 360 personnel composed of eight hand crews, 40 engines, six water tenders, five dozers and miscellaneous overhead. Current resources on the Haywire include six engines. There are roughly 500 personnel working on both fires. Aerial resources include six helicopters and one fixed-wing aircraft and are working on both fires.

The Coconino NF remains in Stage 2 fire and smoking restrictions. Information regarding fire restrictions can be found at coconinonationalforest.us/.

PIPELINE FIRE

• Incident information site: https://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/8152/
• Size: 20,178
• 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: eight hand crews, 40 engines, six water tenders, five dozers and miscellaneous overhead, comprised of 360 personnel.
• 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. Coconino County has also established a Pipeline Fire Call Center to help evacuees with questions at 928-679-8525.
• Injuries: None.

HAYWIRE FIRE

The Haywire and Double fires have merged and are now being managed solely as the Haywire Fire.

• Incident information site: https://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/8155/
• Size: 4,052
• Containment: 0%
• Location: 7.5 miles northeast of Doney Park (35.371667, -111.433372)
• Date reported: June 13, 2022 at 4:13 a.m.
• Cause: Unknown and under investigation but suspected as originating from a lightning strike from a storm days prior.
• Current resources: six engines, hand crews, dozers and aerial resources. Roughly 240 personnel.
• 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. Coconino County has also established a Pipeline Fire Call Center to help evacuees with questions at 928-679-8525.
• Injuries: None.

The Coconino County Sheriff’s Office is pleased to announce that the neighborhoods of Fernwood Estates, Hutchison Acres, Swede Acres, and Johnson Ranch has been moved from “GO” to “SET” evacuation status.

Residents in these neighborhoods are now permitted to return to their homes immediately. This includes the following areas: residents on roads connecting to Sunset Blvd, Last Chance Rd, Morningside Rd, Black Bill Rd, East Campbell Ave (east of HWY 89), Kaitlin Way, Swede Rd, Johnson Ranch Road, and E. Landfill Road. CCSO reminds these residents that they are still in “SET” status and that if the fire returns to threaten the community, they will again be placed on “GO” status.

Timberline and neighborhoods north of Campbell to the Summit on Hwy 89 will remain in “GO” evacuation status. This includes the following areas: the residents on roads connecting to Campbell Road (excluding neighborhood of Hutchison Acres), Timberline Trail, Buckboard Trail, Copeland Ln, Kevins Way, Brandis Way, Girls Ranch Road, and Wupatki Trails. The Moon Crater area and Alpine Ranchos will also stay in “GO” status due to the Haywire Fire.

Closures and evacuation status for the areas surrounding both the Pipeline and Haywire Fires are being re-evaluated continuously throughout the day.
To follow the current evacuation status for the Pipeline and Haywire Fire, please visit http://ow.ly/2Nll50JvzE5

A Pipeline and Haywire Fires Community Meeting will be held at 6:00 p.m. today, Tuesday, June 14, at Sinagua Middle School, 3950 E. Butler Avenue, Flagstaff (directions & parking information below).

This meeting is to provide an update regarding the fire conditions and evacuation status to those residents who have already been evacuated. We ask that those who are not evacuated or in SET status to please attend virtually. The meeting will be broadcast live on the Coconino County Facebook page (www.facebook.com/coconinocounty).

Representatives from Coconino County, Coconino County Sheriff’s Office, U.S. Forest Service, the National Weather Service, and the Type 2 Incident Management Team will provide information on these topics and be available to answer questions. American Sign Language interpretation will be available at the meeting and closed-captioning will be available via the County’s live stream.

Attendees are advised to park behind the school (on the west side of Sinagua Middle School). From N. 4th street, turn onto Sparrow Avenue, then enter the parking lot off Mustang Way, adjacent to the ball field. ADA parking is available. Signage will be displayed. Overflow parking will be available in the school’s east parking lot, which is accessible from East Butler Avenue, 3950 East Butler Avenue. we request that in-person attendance be reserved for evacuees. All others, please join us at the link provided.

Media may contact Public Affairs Director Trey Williams at 928-614-4766 or by email at [email protected] with questions. Space for cameras may be limited.

For ongoing updates, visit https://www.coconino.az.gov/2926/Pipeline-FireHaywire-Fire

Follow Coconino County on social media: @coconinocounty on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter.

Sign up for Emergency Notifications here: https://www.coconino.az.gov/207/Emergency-Management.

The Coconino County Call Center is open and accepting calls. The phone number is (928) 679-8525.

The Southeast Arizona Type Three Incident Management Team assumed command over the Contreras Fire this morning at 0600. The fire was mapped by Infrared Flight overnight at 1,670 acres, with no containment at this time. Hot and dry winds from the south/southwest are pushing the fire to the north/northeast predominantly. The fire remained active throughout the night and into the morning, moving through the drought stressed vegetation.  

Smoke from the fire is visible from Sells and Three Points, however, it does not pose a threat to communities. 

Firefighters remain focused on structure protection at the Elk Horn Ranch, which is approximately a half mile south of the fire and assessing areas to the north and east of the current fire area.  

Evacuations: None  

Management Objective: Reduce fire intensity using aircraft, giving firefighters time to assess the fire landscape. Future objectives will include working with the Bureau of Land Management Gila District and the Arizona Department of Forestry and Fire Management to develop a successful management strategy that will keep the fire as small as safety possible while protecting firefighter and public safety. 

Operational Update: Firefighters continue to assess the fire situation. Air support being utilized to keep the fire size as small as possible as it burns down steep and inaccessible slopes.  

Background: The Contreras Fire started June 11 on a remote ridge of the Baboquivari Mountain range, north of the Baboquivari Peak, 20 miles east of Sells, Arizona on the Tohono O'odham Indian Reservation.  

Primary and Cooperating Agencies: Bureau of Indian Affairs, Tohono O’odham Nation, Bureau of Land Management.  

Fire Details

• Size: 1,670 acres 
• Containment: 0% 
• Road Closures:  NONE 
• Evacuations:  NONE 
• Resources on the Fires: 2 helicopters, 4 hand crews, 4 Water Tenders, 4 engines  
• Total Personnel: 150 
• Jurisdiction: BIA, Papago Agency Reservation Tohono O'odham Nation, AZ 
• Start Date:  June 11, 2022 
• Fire Cause: Under Investigation 
• InciWeb: https://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/8154/