12:49 PM Several Flagstaff Fire crews are responding to a fast-moving wildfire that just broke out near the Walmart on Huntington Dr. Fire units on the scene are saying this is from a homeless camp, and that the fire is moving fast. This page will auto-refresh with up-to-the-minute updates.
UPDATE 12:55 PM: Witnesses are saying a possible suspect description is an adult male wearing red vans shoes and carrying a black backpack.
UPDATE 1:08 PM: The fire is roughly 1 acre in size at this time. Growth has slowed slightly. No additional resources are being requested.
UPDATE 1:09 PM This fire is being called the Waterside fire
UPDATE 1:11 PM: Command is asking for water to be placed on surrounding structures for prevention purposes.
UPDATE 2PM: Crews are making good work of this fire and cameras are not showing any significant smoke anymore.
