Evacuations ordered as Pipeline Fire near Flagstaff scorch nearly 5,000 acres | News | kvoa.com

2022-06-16 16:22:56 By : Ms. Coco Fan

FLAGSTAFF, Ariz. (KPNX) — Evacuations have been ordered for communities near the Pipeline Fire, burning north of Flagstaff since Saturday, June 12.

A man burned his used toilet paper in the forest. It produced a wildfire spanning thousands of acres.

A dedicated website for new information was set up by the county. Click or tap here.

Head to 12news.com/wildfires to get the latest information on all the fires burning around Arizona.

The full evacuation list, evacuation center information and up-to-date road closures can be found below:

This is the scene from Flagstaff as the #PipelineFire burns north of the city. Evacuations have been ordered in some areas. LATEST: https://t.co/zo89Dod8BM pic.twitter.com/plrw2skXGt

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The Pipeline Fire has burned roughly 4,712 acres and does not have a containment estimate as of Jun. 12, fire officials said. 

Forest officials say the wildfire was pushed more than 15 miles due to strong winds.

The following communities are under the "GO" order and have been asked to evacuate immediately:

The following communities are under the "SET" order and have been asked to prepare for possible evacuation:

Coconino County shared the following maps of areas under an evacuation order:

To view the map and #PipelineFire status, visit https://t.co/w7tl9pKzEu

Coconino County has provided a live map of the evacuation area.

Go to the Arizona Emergency Information Network website to learn how the READY, SET, GO evacuation system works. 

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US 89 is closed at Campbell on the south side and Shultz Pass Road on the North side. 

"24-hour security Patrols will be conducted n the evacuated area until re-entry is complete," officials said.

A Red Cross evacuation center has been set up at Sinagua Middle School at 3950 E Butler Ave, Flagstaff. 

Red Cross Shelter is opening by 4 p.m. today for residents evacuated due to the Pipeline Fire. Sinagua Middle School 3950 E Butler Ave, Flagstaff pic.twitter.com/jhgRgrSvEa

 You can take your household animals to Coconino Humane Association: 3501 E Butler Ave, Flagstaff, AZ 86004. Please check in with staff upon arrival.

You can take your horses, goats, sheep, pigs, and chickens to the Fort Tuthill County Stables. When you arrive, please leave your animals in your vehicle or trailer. 

Residents in wildfire-prone areas are urged to have an emergency supplies kit to bring with them if they are evacuated from their homes, especially as Arizona residents are beginning to see early widespread fire activity throughout the state. 

An emergency supply kit should be put together long before a wildfire or another disaster occurs. Make sure to keep it easily accessible so you can take it with you when you have to evacuate. 

The National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) recommends that residents near a disaster store emergency supplies in a plastic tub, small suitcase, trash can, backpack, or other containers. 

Residents should make sure they have the necessities, such as three gallons of water per person and a three-day supply of ready-to-eat food, the NFPA said. A first-aid kit, prescription medications, contact lenses, and non-prescription drugs should also be taken into account.  

Copies of any important family documents, including insurance policies, identification, bank account records, and emergency contact numbers should also be taken and put into a waterproof, portable container in your kit, the NFPA said.  

The association lists other items that would help in a disaster, including: 

Sleeping bag or warm blanket for each person 

Battery-powered or hand-cranked radio and an NOAA weather radio to receive up-to-date information 

Dust mask or cotton T-shirt to filter the air 

Matches in a waterproof container 

Complete change of clothing including long pants, long sleeve shirts, and sturdy shoes stored in a waterproof container 

The entire NFPA checklist of supplies can be found here. 

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