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Crews suppressed small wildfire west of Flagstaff Wednesday

Crews conducted back-burns on the lightning-caused Volunteer Fire west of Flagstaff on the Coconino National Forest on Fri, June 2, 2023.
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File photo: Crews conducted back-burns on the lightning-caused Volunteer Fire west of Flagstaff on the Coconino National Forest on Fri, June 2, 2023.

Firefighters suppressed a small wildfire near A1 Mountain about 6 miles west of Flagstaff Wednesday afternoon.

The Soggy Bottom Fire was reported at 2:30 p.m. on Wednesday and was less than 10 acres in size, but growing moderately when crews arrived.

Smoke was visible from areas of Flagstaff.

Two hand crews, six engines and a water truck were dispatched to the blaze.

Its cause is under investigation and forest officials had asked the public to avoid the area.

The Coconino National Forest remains under stage 2 fire restrictions which ban all campfires or charcoal barbecues.