Three Lightning-Caused Wildfires Continue To Burn Intentionally Across Areas Of Coconino National Forest
Coconino National Forest Services are continuing to manage three lightning-caused wildfires near Volunteer Canyon, Sedona and near, but not directly in, West Clear Creek. Forest services say wildfires are a natural part of the process toward restoring and keeping the forest healthy. Crews have been working to confine the Miller Fire to be as small […]
Coconino National Forest Fire Managers To Burn In Two Areas North And South Of Flagstaff Wednesday
The Coconino National Forest plans to continue two prescribed burns this week. Nearly 11-hundred acres is planned to be burned Wednesday on the Horseshoe Burn project, located 14 miles north of Flagstaff, just north of the San Francisco Peaks. This is a broadcast maintenance burn, which usually means fire has recently been through the area, […]
Lightning-Caused Miller Fire Near Sedona Is Now 31-Percent Contained
The lightning-caused Miller Fire, burning in the Secret Mountain Wilderness near Sedona, is now 31-percent contained. Fire officials adjusted the acres burned to 30 acres and is showing subdued fire behavior with no growth. Along with checking fire lines, firefighters have spent the last three operational days scouting the area and collecting future intelligence regarding […]
Prescribed Burns Scheduled For This Week On The Coconino National Forest
Coconino National Forest fire managers are burning on the Horseshoe Project today. That burn will be 335 acres on the north side of the San Francisco Peaks. Minimal smoke impacts are expected. Another burn is set for Tuesday on the Sawmill Project east of Hutch Mountain and Lake Mary Road. Fire crews will burn about […]
The Coconino National Forest Expands Year Round Camping/Campfire Ban
The Coconino National Forest is expanding the boundaries of the existing year-round camping and campfire ban adjacent to the City of Flagstaff in an attempt to lower the hazard from human-caused wildfires. Deputy Ranger Nick Mustoe says the public had a big say on the changes. He says, “the response from the public has been […]
The Coconino National Forest Is Reopening Many Forest Service Roads After A Very Snowy Winter
The Coconino National Forest is reopening many forest roads this weekend as roads begin to dry out from the winter. All campgrounds on the Flagstaff Ranger District have reopened, except Lockett Meadow and Dairy and Double Springs. Also Ashurst Lake Road, Marshall Lake Road and Kinnickinick Lake Road have all reopened after a long closure. […]
Coconino National Forest Fire Managers Plan On Conducting A Prescribed Burn On The North Side Of The San Francisco Peaks Starting Wednesday
Fire managers on the Coconino National Forest are planning to conduct several prescribed burns over the coming weeks. Crews will burn just over a thousand acres on the Horseshoe Basin Project, on the north side of the San Francisco Peaks. Smoke impacts are expected to be light and short in duration. Some smoke could impact […]
Seasonal Road Closures Remain In Place Across The Coconino National Forest
Many forest roads remain closed in the Coconino National Forest. Officials want to remind the public after personnel found broken locks on gates and tracks of drivers ignoring road closed signs, which have created deep ruts and damaged forest roads and sensitive areas. Damaged roads could prolong road closures as roads could stay closed until […]
Leaky Levee On The West Side Of Lake Mary Breached Monday Afternoon
The leaky levee on the west side of Lower Lake Mary gave way Monday afternoon. The leak built overnight and eroded the soil away from the levee and finally breached. Water streamed through the open gap and filled once dry areas, covering Forest Road 296. The Coconino National Forest closed the area Sunday, with the […]