Flagstaff evacuations

SATURDAY AFTERNOON UPDATE  :  Fire officials say the Slide Fire has reached nearly 11,000 acres and as many as 1000 firefighters are working the blaze this weekend. Last night crews performed firing operations along the north side of the fire to remove fuel along a power line which supplies electricity to Flagstaff.  Night time firing operations were especially effective because lower temperatures, higher humidity, and calmer wind moderated fire behavior.   Much of the terrain in … [Read more...] about Slide Fire’s Frequently Asked Questions