The Pipeline Fire near Flagstaff was mapped overnight at just over 20,100 acres, with the Haywire/Double Fire at approximately 4,000 acres. With strong gusty winds and low relative humidity yesterday (Monday), both fires were very active with smoke moving toward the northeast throughout the day.

While winds will be weaker today compared to yesterday, gusty southwest winds are still expected, which will continue to result in active fire behavior and increased smoke production. Smoke is again forecasted to move toward the east-northeast, with light to moderate smoke impacts possible on the Navajo and Hopi reservations.

If you or your family members are impacted by the smoke, following these suggested actions if possible, will 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.

The Pipeline Fire near Flagstaff remained active overnight with continued southwest winds. Further, there are two additional fires, the Haywire and Double fires burning in the area. Smoke from these three fires is moving toward the northeast and onto the Navajo and Hopi reservations. With strong winds and low relative humidity (Red Flag conditions) expected today, active fire behavior is once again likely, along with high levels of smoke production. With the strong winds, some smoke will stay near the ground with moderate to periods of high smoke impacts likely. Light to moderate smoke impacts will be possible on the Navajo and Hopi reservations.

SAINT JOHNS, AZ–  On Saturday, June 11, 2022, it became very clear there were communication failures across the White Mountains. Upon further investigation and contact with our state partners, we have been informed that there was a Frontier failure. The reason that Verizon service is also down is because Frontier provides the backhaul for the Verizon phone system.

Frontier has investigated and found damaged fiber lines. They worked to replace the fiber, but upon completion, it was discovered that another section of fiber had been damaged. Frontier is sending personnel out again to repair the fiber.

All residents, regardless of service provider are still able to contact 911 in case of an emergency. Please ONLY call 911 if there is an emergency.

At this time, there is no estimated time of service restoration, but all updates will be put on 311info.net and our Apache County Emergency Management Facebook page.

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