FLAGSTAFF, Ariz. (AP) — A wildfire reported about six miles north of Flagstaff was forcing some evacuations Sunday, authorities said.
Coconino National Forest officials said the wildfire was reported at 10:15 a.m. Sunday by a fire lookout and was only a few acres, but active on all sides and growing and producing a noticeable plume of smoke.
The cause of the wildfire was’t immediately known.
Coconino County Sheriff’s officials said the Arizona Snowbowl and people living in the area of the west Schultz Pass Road area must evacuate.
Wind gusts were sweeping the smoke through Schultz Pass toward Doney Park and authorities said recreationists were being told to leave immediately, especially those in the Schultz Pass area.
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Authorities said one hotshot firefighting crew was headed to the wildfire along with a bulldozer, one water tender, three patrol units and six engines.
They said four air tankers and one helicopter also has been ordered along with an Incident Management Team that is scheduled to being arriving over the next few days.
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