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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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."
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.
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.
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.
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.
'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.
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.
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.
Flagstaff braces for possibility of more flooding in areas burned by Museum Fire
Sandbags are being delivered to parts of Flagstaff, and the city has completed several projects in areas affected by flooding in 2021. The floods affected neighborhoods downstream from the Museum Fire burn scar.
Arizona ranks among the most overvalued housing markets in the country: Here's what you need to know
New figures show the housing market in Phoenix, along with two other cities within Arizona, rank among the most overvalued housing markets in the U.S. Here's what you should know about the numbers.
Here are the top 25 most overvalued housing markets in the US
Homes in 97% of cities in America are overvalued, according to Moody’s Analytics, with the most overvalued markets seeing homes priced at 50% to 70% more than they’re worth. But how long will this last?
Fire restrictions for Arizona national forests begin May 5
Stage 1 fire restrictions for the Apache-Sitgreaves, Coconino, Kaibab, and Tonto National Forests begin at 8 a.m. The restrictions will also be in effect on the Williams and Tusayan districts of the Kaibab National Forest
Tunnel Fire north of Flagstaff: Highway 89 reopens, evacuation orders lifted
The Tunnel Fire has more than tripled in size as relentless winds pushed the flames through neighborhoods on the outskirts of the college and tourist town, forcing out hundreds of residents and destroying more than two dozen homes and other structures. It has since been put out.
NAU offers free tuition for students with household income below $65K
The Access2Excellence initiative will start in the fall of 2023 for first-year and transfer students who attend the Flagstaff campus, or one of the university's other Arizona sites.
Family who lost their homes to the Tunnel Fire reunited with their potbelly pigs
The family, who lives north of Flagstaff, had to abandon their potbelly pigs when they evacuated, but with help from others, including Arizona Game and Fish, they were able to be reunited with the pigs.