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Coconino National ForestSaturday’s heavy winds caused the Pocket Fire to nearly double in size to 5,547 acres as Kachina Village and Forest Highlands remain in Set status. -
360 OverwatchThe Coconino County Sheriff’s Office has placed all zones of Kachina Village and Forest Highlands in Set status because of the Pocket Fire burning north of Sedona. -
Coconino National ForestA wildfire first detected Saturday afternoon has triggered evacuations north of Parks in Pumpkin Center while crews have responded to another fire 7 miles south of Tusayan. -
Coconino National ForestCrews battling the Pocket Fire north of Sedona were preparing for another day of ferocious winds Saturday that are likely to put their fire lines to the test.
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Arizona Public Service Co. began its public safety power shutoff on Saturday morning because of extreme wildfire danger. Officials have opened numerous cooling centers and water and ice distribution points in Flagstaff, Grand Canyon National Park and elsewhere. -
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Arizona Public Service will turn off power to thousands of Flagstaff and Grand Canyon area residents on Saturday due to extreme fire danger. -
Firefighters continued burning forest land northwest of the Pocket Fire in preparation for high winds expected to begin on Friday. Fire managers are holding an event on the fire in Flagstaff at Sinagua Middle School at 7 p.m. tonight. -
Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes announced 42 new Medicaid fraud indictments Wednesday, in connection with a sober living home scheme that targeted Native Americans.
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Very windy and dry this weekend, which will lead to critical fire weather conditions, Red Flag Warnings are in effect region wide.In addition, strong winds will lead to hazardous travel across northern AZ, with blowing dust and reduced visibilities through the high deserts, along with dangerous cross winds, especially along the I40.
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