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Recent Large Wildfires
Scroll down to learn about large wildfires that have happened on the Coconino National Forest over the past decade. For more information about fire management, see our Fire page.
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Pipeline/Haywire Fires - 2022
The Pipeline Fire was reported June 12, 2022 at at 10:15 a.m. by a fire lookout. The next day, on June 13, the Haywire Fire was reported six miles ahead. Strong winds and gusty conditions led to these fires swelling to approximately 26,532 and 5,575 acres, respectively.
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Tunnel Fire - 2022
The Tunnel Fire was reported April 17, 2022 and the cause is under investigation. The fire burned north of Flagstaff along Highway 89 and approximately 19,060 acres.
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Backbone Fire - 2021
The Backbone Fire was reported June 16, 2021 and was caused by lightning. The fire burned 10 miles southwest of Pine, AZ near the old Child's power plant, on the northern edge of the Matalzal Wilderness.
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Museum Fire - 2019
An excavator striking a rock during critical restoration work likely caused the 2019 Museum Fire, which burned 1,961 acres one mile north of Flagstaff, Ariz. in the Dry Lake Hills area northwest of Mount Elden.
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Tinder Fire - 2018
The Tinder Fire was sparked by an illegal campfire during Stage I fire restrictions following an extremely dry winter and spring. The fire began east of C.C. Cragin Reservoir in East Clear Creek, grew quickly and destroyed 33 residences and 54 minor structures.
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Slide Fire - 2014
The Slide Fire was human caused and began north of Slide Rock State Park in Oak Creek Canyon on May 20, 2014. It burned 21,227 acres through the canyon and on top of the Mogollon Rim. Luckily, no structures or residences were lost.
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Schultz Fire - 2010
The Schultz Fire was started by an abandoned campfire near Schultz Tank north of Flagstaff on June 20, 2010. It burned approximately 15,000 acres along the eastern slopes of the San Francisco Peaks, west of Highway 89. Due to the quick response and hard work of firefighters, no structures or residences were lost.