Basin Fire northwest of Flagstaff 54% contained
Firing operations complete and resources demobilizing
Contact Information: Northern Arizona Incident Management Team 928-640-2774 2025.basin@firenet.gov
FLAGSTAFF, Ariz., June 12, 2025 — The-9,145 acre Basin Fire, a lightning-caused wildfire located 20 miles northwest of Flagstaff, is 54% contained following several days of firing operations and securing.
Fire crews spent Wednesday finishing smaller firing operations on the interior of the fire. Several resources began the demobilization process Wednesday night as the fire winds down. Firefighters will continue patrolling the fire's perimeter today.
“We’re pleased with the results of the Basin Fire on the landscape,” said District Ranger Matt McGrath. “This kind of fire works to reduce the risk of catastrophic fire and post fire-flooding to our surrounding communities and resources.”
The closure order for the area surrounding the Basin Fire will remain in effect for public and firefighter safety.
This is the last planned email update for the Basin Fire. Further updates can be found on InciWeb at inciweb.wildfire.gov/azcof-basin-fire.