Wildfire Damages Structures Near Flagstaff

Flare up in Coconino County

 

 

FLAGSTAFF, Ariz. (AP) — Coconino County officials say a wildfire that flared up again Tuesday after first being suppressed Monday on Flagstaff’s rural eastern outskirts damaged some structures but that evacuations are no longer needed.

An investigation into the fire in the Doney Park area east of U.S. 89 was underway, officials said in a brief statement.

It wasn’t immediately known how many homes were the area evacuated Tuesday or what type of structures and how many were damaged.

The fire was estimated at up to 2 acres (0.8 hectare) before it was first knocked down Monday evening.

See also  Wildfire Reporting with Colorado PIOs

All contents © copyright 2020 The Associated Press. All rights reserved.

Topics

Flare up in Coconino County     FLAGSTAFF, Ariz. (AP) — Coconino County officials say a wildfire that flared up again Tuesday after first being suppressed Monday on Flagstaff’s rural eastern outskirts damaged some structures but that evacuations are no longer needed. An investigation into the fire in the Doney Park area east of U.S. […]

Get The Wildland Firefighter Newsletter

Related Articles

FL Panhandle Wildfire Destroys One Home and Damages 15 Others

FL Panhandle Wildfire Destroys One Home and Damages 15 Others

PENSACOLA, Fla. (AP) — A wildfire in the Florida Panhandle has destroyed a home and damaged at least 15 others. The Florida Forest Service said Friday that the blaze, which broke out Thursday near Pensacola, was now more than 60% contained over an area of 50 acres (20...