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December 2022
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Coconino NF seeking input on outfitter and guide proposals in Mount Elden/ Dry Lake Hills area
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Arizona Capitol Christmas Tree pulled from thinning project on Coconino NF
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Seasonal road closures taking effect throughout Coconino NF
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Prescribed pile burns to continue next week north, south of Flagstaff
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November 2022
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Fossil Creek to reopen to public November 3; Sycamore Canyon reopen as well
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October 2022
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Coconino NF Christmas tree permit sales begin November 10; Cutting begins November 18
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Coconino NF accepting applicants for 2023 Women in Wildfire Bootcamp
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Free firewood available on Coconino NF, northwest of Flagstaff
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Watershed protection work continues north of Flagstaff
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Coconino RAC to meet Dec. 8 in behalf of AZ BLM RAC
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September 2022
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Forest Service reviewing, seeking input on post-fire flood mitigation proposals
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Wood for Life project wins national award
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New acting forest supervisor for Coconino National Forest
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Three popular Sedona-area fee sites to close next week for parking lot resurfacing
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Portions of Elden Lookout Road to close for sediment reduction projects
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August 2022
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New designated dispersed camping sites west of Sedona
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Pipeline Fire closure area reduced; Cinders OHV area open
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Free-use fuelwood available north of Flagstaff
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Snowbowl Road to close morning of August 20
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Grants available to improve watersheds, forest health
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July 2022
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Coconino NF Supervisor retires after decades of service
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Resources responding to 2-acre Fuller Fire, south of Village of Oak Creek
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Committee Fire 57 percent contained at 335 acres
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Committee Fire Highlights 7/22/22
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Committee Fire 14 percent contained, 281 acres
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No new growth on Committee Fire, operations continue
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Committee Fire east of Sedona roughly 300 acres
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Erratic winds cause growth in Sedona-area Committee Fire
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Committee Fire, located east of Sedona, roughly 100 acres
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Resources responding to 10-acre Committee Fire located east of Sedona
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Coconino NF to evaluate post-fire hazard trees along Highway 89 in Tunnel, Pipeline fire burn areas
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Casner Fire 90 percent contained
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Casner Fire 50 percent contained following aerial and ground operations, rain
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Resources ordered to 70-plus acre Casner Fire, north of Beaver Creek Wilderness
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Lower Sycamore Creek, Parsons Trail to close Saturday due to flash flooding risk
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Burned Area Emergency Response team completes soil burn severity map for Haywire Fire
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Grants available to improve watersheds and forest health
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June 2022
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Coconino NF lifts fire restrictions
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Burned Area Emergency Response team concluding work on Pipeline Fire, moving to Haywire Fire
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June 25, 2022 Pipeline / Haywire Fire Daily Update
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BAER team completes Soil Burn Severity map for Pipeline Fire
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June 23, 2022 Pipeline / Haywire Fire Daily Update
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Burned Area Emergency Response Team assessing Pipeline Fire damage
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June 22, 2022 Pipeline / Haywire Fire Daily Update
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June 21, 2022 Pipeline / Haywire Fire Daily Update
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June 20, 2022 Pipeline / Haywire Fire Daily Update
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June 19, 2022 Pipeline / Haywire Fire Daily Update
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June 18, 2022 Pipeline / Haywire Fire Daily Update
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Pipeline / Haywire Fire Daily Update 6/17/22
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June 16, 2022 Pipeline / Haywire Fire Daily Update
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Areas of Coconino and Kaibab national forests to close this weekend
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Coconino NF seeks public comments on proposed fee changes at six recreation sites
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Pipeline Fire at 22,888 acres, 31% containment | Haywire Fire at 5,065 acres, 0% containment
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Pipeline and Haywire fires being managed by Type 2 IMT
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Pipeline Fire continues burning north of Flagstaff, Two additional fires reported northeast of Pipeline Fire
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Incident Management Team ordered for Pipeline Fire. Sheriff orders evacuations for some areas.
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Wildfire start 6 miles north of Flagstaff just west of Schultz Pass
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Palatki Heritage Site reservations moving to Recreation.gov
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Firefighters stop forward progress of Watermelon Fire off I-17 just north of Sedona exit
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RV sparks wildfire off I-17 just north of Sedona exit
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May 2022
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Several main forest roads south of Mountainaire closed for construction
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Railroad Fire reported half mile south of Lowell Observatory
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Coconino NF to implement Stage 2 fire restrictions May 26
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V-Bar-V Heritage Site reopens following construction
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Wilson Fire near Sedona fully contained at 1.8 acres
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Sedona-area Wilson Fire at 1/4-acre, 50% containment
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Tunnel Fire closure area reduced, allows Lockett Meadow access
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New designated dispersed camping sites to be implemented west of Sedona
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Elden Lookout Road, Rocky Ridge Trail closed for construction projects
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Burned Area Emergency Response team completes Soil Burn Severity map for Tunnel Fire
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Firefighters mopping up Antelope Fire
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Coconino NF responding to 2-acre fire 8 miles north of Sunset Crater
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Burned Area Emergency Response Team Assessing Fire Severity
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April 2022
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Fire restrictions to begin Thursday May 5 in northern Arizona
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Verde River reopens following Backbone Fire closure
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Tunnel Fire Morning Update – Thursday April 28, 2022
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Tunnel Fire Morning Update – Wednesday April 27, 2022
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Coconino National Forest offices open & begin firewood permit sales May 2
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Tunnel Fire Morning Update – Tuesday April 26, 2022
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Tunnel Fire Morning Update – Monday April 25, 2022
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Tunnel Fire Morning Update – Sunday April 24, 2022
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Tunnel Fire Update – Saturday April 23, 2022 – 9:00 a.m.
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Tunnel Fire continues to burn despite rain and snow
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Critical fire weather tests lines around Tunnel Fire while containment slightly increases to 3%
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Helicopters, crews make progress with lines around fire
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Crews continue to focus on key areas to protect structures, keep the fire from moving up steep slopes
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Windy conditions challenge firefighters as Tunnel Fire grows to more than 19,000 acres
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Tunnel Fire surges to more than 16,000 acres overnight due to strong winds
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Tunnel Fire grows to 6,000 acres, prompts evacuations
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Tunnel Fire, located north of Flagstaff along Highway 89, at 100-plus acres and 0 percent containment
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Red Rock trailhead improvements, expansion complete
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Coconino NF delays prescribed burns due to windy conditions
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Cochrane Fire east of Flagstaff fully contained at 52 acres
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Prescribed burns planned for tomorrow in Flagstaff area
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Fossil Creek closure remains in place for safety
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Coconino NF in process of opening many seasonal road closures today
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March 2022
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Peaks Crag climbing site partially closed to protect peregrine falcons
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Portion of Cathedral Rock Trail to close for maintenance starting March 16
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February 2022
January 2022
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Coconino National Forest proud to be part of USDA’s 10-year plan to fight wildfires in Arizona
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Coconino National Forest working with researchers to combat insect killing quaking aspen
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Long-term logging projects north of Flagstaff to help reduce risk of catastrophic wildfires, flooding
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Prescribed pile burns to continue next week north, south of Flagstaff
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Coconino NF plans improvements, approves parking expansion to several popular Red Rock trails
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Recent snowfall allows for multiple pile burns north, south of Flagstaff
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