Pipeline Fire: Man pleads guilty to starting wildfire near Flagstaff
The Pipeline Fire sparked just a few miles from Flagstaff, and court documents reveal it may have been caused by a man who lit his toilet paper on fire after defecating in the forest.
The Pipeline Fire sparked just a few miles from Flagstaff, and court documents reveal it may have been caused by a man who lit his toilet paper on fire after defecating in the forest.
Woman leads several law enforcement agencies on pursuit through northern Arizona, police say
Several northern Arizona law enforcement agencies chased this 74-year-old woman around, trying to get her to stop after she is accused of driving "erratic" and "disorderly." At one point, she tried to escape them by ramming into a police car, officers say.
Several northern Arizona law enforcement agencies chased this 74-year-old woman around, trying to get her to stop after she is accused of driving "erratic" and "disorderly." At one point, she tried to escape them by ramming into a police car, officers say.
United Airlines suspending flights to airports in Arizona, Arkansas starting this fall
United says the service changes will begin in September.
United says the service changes will begin in September.
United Airlines suspending flights to Flagstaff Pulliam Airport on Oct. 30
United currently provides direct flights to and from Denver out of Pulliam, and the airport has partnered with the carrier since 2019.
United currently provides direct flights to and from Denver out of Pulliam, and the airport has partnered with the carrier since 2019.
Flagstaff community braces for monsoon flooding after wildfires create dangerous burn scars
Flagstaff is no stranger to wildfires and the floods that follow them, and it's understandably tiring for residents and business owners.
Flagstaff is no stranger to wildfires and the floods that follow them, and it's understandably tiring for residents and business owners.
'Life-threatening' monsoon flooding in Flagstaff; Phoenix area sees rain, wind
Nearly 5,000 homes lost power due to interference with a major power line, according to the APS outage map. Homes affected by the outage have since regained power.
Nearly 5,000 homes lost power due to interference with a major power line, according to the APS outage map. Homes affected by the outage have since regained power.
Some Arizona cities nix July 4 fireworks for shortages, fire dangers
The city of Phoenix said it canceled its three major Independence Day displays because it couldn’t obtain the necessary fireworks due to supply chain problems. Displays in several other Phoenix metro cities are still on.
The city of Phoenix said it canceled its three major Independence Day displays because it couldn’t obtain the necessary fireworks due to supply chain problems. Displays in several other Phoenix metro cities are still on.
Haywire, Double Fires: Wildfires merge in Coconino National Forest, force evacuations
Authorities say the Haywire Fire and Double Fire have merged, burning over 5,000 acres in the Coconino National Forest.
Authorities say the Haywire Fire and Double Fire have merged, burning over 5,000 acres in the Coconino National Forest.
Burned Area Emergency Response team working to assess Pipeline Fire damage
"In addition to field surveys, BAER teams use science-based models to rapidly evaluate and assess the burned area. BAER teams typically consist of scientists and specialists including hydrologists, geologists, soil scientists, road engineers, botanists, wildlife and fisheries biologists, archaeologists, recreation and trails specialists, and geographic information specialists, from both federal and state agencies," the agency said.
"In addition to field surveys, BAER teams use science-based models to rapidly evaluate and assess the burned area. BAER teams typically consist of scientists and specialists including hydrologists, geologists, soil scientists, road engineers, botanists, wildlife and fisheries biologists, archaeologists, recreation and trails specialists, and geographic information specialists, from both federal and state agencies," the agency said.
Flagstaff to hold 4th of July laser light show instead of a fireworks display
With the increased risk of wildfires this summer in Arizona, some cities have either cancelled fireworks shows, or banned them all together. That includes the city of Flagstaff where they are putting on a laser light show. Flagstaff Mayor Paul Deasy joins us for more.
With the increased risk of wildfires this summer in Arizona, some cities have either cancelled fireworks shows, or banned them all together. That includes the city of Flagstaff where they are putting on a laser light show. Flagstaff Mayor Paul Deasy joins us for more.
Flagstaff tests new siren system to alert residents of a possible flood
After 2019's Museum Fire created a burn scar, flooding turned streets into rivers and many people started lining their yards with sandbags to keep the water out. Flagstaff now has another way to alert people to get to safety.
After 2019's Museum Fire created a burn scar, flooding turned streets into rivers and many people started lining their yards with sandbags to keep the water out. Flagstaff now has another way to alert people to get to safety.
Stage 3 fire restrictions in Flagstaff start on June 17
Beginning today, the use of propane and gas BBQ's are not allowed in Flagstaff parks, open spaces, or private campgrounds. Stage 1 and 2 restrictions are still in place, meaning fireworks, open burning, and smoking in public places are not permitted. Violations could result in tickets, fines, or even jail time.
Beginning today, the use of propane and gas BBQ's are not allowed in Flagstaff parks, open spaces, or private campgrounds. Stage 1 and 2 restrictions are still in place, meaning fireworks, open burning, and smoking in public places are not permitted. Violations could result in tickets, fines, or even jail time.
Flagstaff domestic violence shooting ends in murder-suicide
"Kevin arrived at Tianna's home, where he used a concrete block to force entry into the home," police said. "Kevin shot Ian, Tianna, and then himself."
"Kevin arrived at Tianna's home, where he used a concrete block to force entry into the home," police said. "Kevin shot Ian, Tianna, and then himself."
Man sues American Airlines after mistaken identity lands him in jail for 17 days
Michael Lowe spent 17 days in a crowded jail cell, alternating between sleeping on a concrete floor and a metal bunk. He had no idea why he was behind bars.
Michael Lowe spent 17 days in a crowded jail cell, alternating between sleeping on a concrete floor and a metal bunk. He had no idea why he was behind bars.
Monsoon fantasy forecasts! Guess how rainy it'll get in Arizona this summer, win prizes
A few faculty members from the University of Arizona have created a fantasy monsoon game where people make their predictions on this year's monsoon for a chance to win some prizes at the end of the season.
A few faculty members from the University of Arizona have created a fantasy monsoon game where people make their predictions on this year's monsoon for a chance to win some prizes at the end of the season.
Buckeye prison inmates to help fight Pipeline, Haywire fires near Flagstaff
Sergeant Jeremy Hoffman with the Arizona Dept. of Corrections says there are nine sergeants, including himself, and 24 inmates from the prison who are part of the state's correctional Wildland Fire Crews.
Sergeant Jeremy Hoffman with the Arizona Dept. of Corrections says there are nine sergeants, including himself, and 24 inmates from the prison who are part of the state's correctional Wildland Fire Crews.
Yellowstone National Park: Floods leave landscape 'dramatically changed'
Park officials say over 10,000 visitors left the nation’s oldest national park after historic flooding tore through the area, washing out bridges and roads.
Park officials say over 10,000 visitors left the nation’s oldest national park after historic flooding tore through the area, washing out bridges and roads.
'They can?t make us leave': Flagstaff family refuses to leave their animals amid Pipeline Fire evacuation orders
Often times when people have to evacuate because of a fire, they don't, and that's because they have animals they can't get out. FOX 10's Marissa Sarbak has the story on one family in Flagstaff who is doing just that. Staying put.
Often times when people have to evacuate because of a fire, they don't, and that's because they have animals they can't get out. FOX 10's Marissa Sarbak has the story on one family in Flagstaff who is doing just that. Staying put.
3 minors accused of sparking small wildfire in Flagstaff
Flagstaff police say the Railroad Fire was sparked by a flare gun and scorched an acre of brush behind Railroad Springs before fire crews got it under control.
Flagstaff police say the Railroad Fire was sparked by a flare gun and scorched an acre of brush behind Railroad Springs before fire crews got it under control.
Heightened Arizona wildfire threat prompts stricter forest restrictions
Along with restricting campfires and smoking, the forests’ heightened restrictions prohibit or impose limits on activities such as shooting, welding, using chain saws, running generators and driving motor vehicles off roads.
Along with restricting campfires and smoking, the forests’ heightened restrictions prohibit or impose limits on activities such as shooting, welding, using chain saws, running generators and driving motor vehicles off roads.