Smoke impact from Pipeline and Haywire fires burning near Flagstaff 6/15/2022

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.

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