The Pipeline Fire, located 6 miles north of Flagstaff, was reported on June 12, 2022 at 10:15 a.m. by a fire lookout. 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 cause of the fire is currently unknown and under investigation. As of the morning of Friday, June 17, the Pipeline Fire is currently 26,297 acres and 27% contained.
The Type 1 Great Basin Team 2 lead by Incident Commander, Tony DeMasters, has assumed management of the Pipeline and Haywire fires.
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 today and beyond.
The Coconino NF remains in Stage 2 fire and smoking restrictions. Information regarding fire restrictions can be found online at https://www.fs.usda.gov/coconino .
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, https://www.fs.usda.gov/alerts/coconino/alerts-notices/?aid=73615 .
Smoke will impact areas of Doney Park and homesteads northeast of Doney Park, including Navajo Nation.
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.
The Coconino County Sheriff’s Office is responsible for evacuations and evac info, which is posted on the Coconino County Emergency Management website:
Evacuations Information: http://coconino.az.gov/207/Emergency-Management.
Evacuations Map: https://coconinocounty.maps.arcgis.com/apps/MapSeries/index.html?appid=745e7806b0444387bf32792b9c25e169.
Evacuations, road and trail closures and restrictions
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 June 17 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.
Total fire resources assigned
916 personnel, 14 Hotshot crews, 13 hand crews, 56 engines, nine water tenders, nine dozers and nine helicopters
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
