The Pipeline Fire near Flagstaff was mapped overnight at 24,815 acres, with the Haywire at 5,372 acres.

This morning, smoke is noted in the Doney Park area and in Flagstaff (mainly the northern portion); however, smoke levels are not as high as were seen yesterday (Wednesday). Also, southwest winds are expected to increase this morning, so smoke that has settled into the region will begin to lift between 930 and 10 am.

With windier conditions today, there is a chance for more active fire behavior and smoke production. Smoke that is produced today is forecast to move toward the north-northeast, which will keep the majority of the smoke out of Flagstaff and the Doney Park area, but areas such as Cameron and Tuba City may see light to moderate smoke impacts during the day.

Overnight, winds will not become as light as the past few nights, so not expecting as much smoke to drain into the low-lying areas; however, still expecting moderate smoke impacts in Doney Park and the northern portion of Flagstaff. With south-southwest winds expected to increase earlier tomorrow, smoke will likely clear out of these areas after 9am.Tomorrow, smoke is forecast to disperse toward the north-northeast with light to moderate smoke impacts once again possible in Cameron and Tuba City and other locations on the Navajo and Hopi reservations. Also of note, there will be a chance of thunderstorms in the area tomorrow, which could produce outflow winds pushing smoke in any direction resulting in brief moderate to high smoke impacts at locations near the fire.

The latest infrared flight overnight has the Pipeline Fire near Flagstaff at just over 22,800 acres, and the Haywire Fire just over 5,000 acres.

Today, the winds will be much lighter, and the majority of the smoke is forecast to move toward the northeast/east. Light to moderate smoke impacts will be possible on the Navajo and Hopi reservations.

Tomorrow, south-southwest winds are expected to be stronger, so smoke is forecast to move toward the northeast again with light to moderate smoke impacts possible on the Navajo and Hopi reservations.

If you or your family members are impacted by the smoke, the following actions can help to reduce the effects of the smoke: close windows and use fans or alternative cooling devices, turn off swamp coolers, use filtered HVAC systems, and avoid outdoor activities when possible.

The lightning-caused fire is burning within the Wallow Fire perimeter

Springerville, AZ, June 14th, 2022 — 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 10^th 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 14^th,, 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.

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