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Sedona FireOfficials from the Coconino National Forest, City of Flagstaff and Coconino County will implement stage 2 fire restrictions on Tuesday at 8 a.m. -
Ryan Heinsius/RHHThe fire grew over 5,500 acres overnight. A spokesperson for the team managing the blaze says he hopes it will be easier to fight in the flatter terrain south of Kachina Village and Forest Highlands. -
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.
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A 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. -
Crews 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. -
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. -
As a teenager, author Scott Thybony signed on as a deckhand on a survey ship in Alaska. In this month’s Canyon Commentary, he remembers the trip and the value of reflecting on the past to learn valuable lessons. -
One bill would codify a new office within the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency to better track mine sites that need cleanup. -
Arizona Public Service will turn off power to thousands of Flagstaff and Grand Canyon area residents on Saturday due to extreme fire danger.
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Dangerous heat is expected across large swaths of the U.S. this week, according to the National Weather Service. -
In Venezuela rescue crews now stop almost everything and ask for silence so they can hear anyone still alive underneath the rubble. NPR's Eyder Peralta reports from the port city of La Guaira.
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Congress passed the most comprehensive housing bill in decades. Housing expert Vincent Reina of the University of Pennsylvania talks about the effort to make housing more affordable.
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As the World Cup comes to the Pacific Northwest, Indigenous people are welcoming fans with ceremonies, music and culture while sharing the history of the land. Lauren Gallup reports from Seattle.
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From Saving Private Ryan to Apocalypse Now military movies have shaped how Americans think about war. NPR's Tom Bowman and Quil Lawrence talk about how Hollywood's view of the military has changed over time.
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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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