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NWS Hydrologic Outlook: Schultz Fire Burn Area Increases Risk of Flash Flooding
FLAGSTAFF (NAZ Today)– A Message from the National Weather Service:
IN THE AFTERMATH OF THE SCHULTZ FIRE…THE BURNED AREA AND AREAS
EXTENDING EASTWARD AND DOWNSTREAM FROM THE BURNED AREA ARE MORE
SUSCEPTIBLE TO FLASH FLOODING AND DEBRIS FLOWS. THIS INCLUDES THE
HUTCHINSON ACRES…TIMBERLINE…WUPATKI TRAILS…AND FERNWOOD
NEIGHBORHOODS IN ADDITION TO THE LOW-LYING AREAS IN DONEY PARK EAST
OF HIGHWAY 89. RISES IN [...]
Flooding Affects Communities Northeast of Flagstaff for the Second Time This Week
FLAGSTAFF (NAZ Today)– Less than 48 hours after flash floods affected the neighborhoods around the Schultz Fire burn area, another storm produced heavy rain and flooding northeast of Flagstaff.
Several flood warnings were issued by the National Weather Service this afternoon, with an Urban and Small Stream Flood Advisory lasting into the evening hours. The flood [...]
Wednesday Evening Schultz Fire Update: 14,500 Acres, 25% Contained
FLAGSTAFF (NAZ Today)– Day three of the Schultz Fire was a good one for both residents and firefighters.
Evacuees were allowed to return to their homes at around 8 am this morning. Despite a few flareups, the fire only grew about 500 acres to 14,500 acres. The fire is now 25 percent contained.
Firefighters worked hard to [...]
6 PM UPDATE: Schultz Fire now 14,000 Acres
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FLAGSTAFF (NAZ Today)– Another warm and dry was in store for firefighters as they fought the 14,000 acre Schultz Fire north of Flagstaff.
The Schultz Fire is now listed at 20 percent contained. Firefighters conducted burnouts last night on the south side of the fire, and worked [...]
11PM UPDATE: Schultz Fire 10,000 Acres, 10% Contained
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FLAGSTAFF (NAZ Today)– Despite high winds and grounded air tankers, firefighters were able to gain some containment on the Schultz Fire.
The Schultz Fire has been holding at 10,000 acres for most of the afternoon, and containment is now at 10 percent. Windy conditions and low visibility, along with the amount of fire [...]
NEW EVACUATION ORDERS: Timberline South of Campbell
FLAGSTAFF (NAZ Today)– The Coconino County Sheriff’s Office is issuing new evacuation orders this afternoon.
The 8,800 acre Schultz Fire is spreading, and winds have grounded air tanker attack. The evacuation order has been expanded to Timberline, south of Campbell, and Hutchinson Acres. This is in addition to the evacuations that are already in effect. To [...]
