On the afternoon of Easter Sunday, the Tunnel Fire was first reported. It was a small fire of less than one acre, and after about four hours of work, the National Forest Service reported it was out. Two days later, driven by 50 mile-per-hour winds, the smoldering Tunnel Fire reignited. Being less than two miles from the nearest homes, the “Ready, Set, Go” evacuation orders all happened in a matter of minutes at about 11 a.m. Residents had no time grab anything but the most essential of their … [Read more...] about Are You Safe?
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Outpouring of Support for Firefighting Efforts
When wildfires began around Flagstaff last month, local residents and businesses dropped everything and pitched in to help. The United Way of Northern Arizona served as a go-to place for donations and saw an outpouring of support. Food and drinks were the most popular offerings for the more than 900 firefighters. Some restaurant employees and owners, like Salsa Brava’s John Conley, worked tirelessly preparing meals for those on the front lines. Members of Flagstaff’s … [Read more...] about Outpouring of Support for Firefighting Efforts
