PRESS RELEASE: Committee Fire 14 percent contained, 281 acres

The Committee Fire, located east of Sedona, is now 14 percent contained and 281 acres. Outflow winds from thunderstorms in the area caused a slight uptick in activity Wednesday night on the northwest and eastern parts of the fire. On Wednesday, crews established containment line on the northeast corner of the fire. Crews plan to spend Thursday […]

PRESS RELEASE: Public meetings regarding Lone Tree Overpass Project

The City of Flagstaff will be holding two public meetings to provide updates on the design and the Economic Impact Study and get input on project details, including opportunities for public art, landscaping, and spaces for rest and recreation. The first meeting will take place on Tuesday, July 26, from 5:30 – 7:30 p.m. at […]

PRESS RELEASE: CITY AND PARTNER AGENCIES REVIEW EVACUATION PLANNING #CommitteeFire

While there are NO EVACUATION orders currently, representatives from the Sedona Fire, Coconino County Sheriff’s Office, Yavapai County Sheriff’s Office, the Sedona Police Department, and city management proactively reviewed a preliminary evacuation map for Sedona’s city limits in light of the recent fire activity with the Committee Fire currently located along the Mogollon Rim east […]

PRESS RELEASE: Flagstaff partners with APS to power city operations with 100% renewable electricity

The City of Flagstaff is partnering with Arizona Public Service Co. (APS) to power city operations with 100% carbon-free electricity. The City is the first enrolled participant in APS’s newly launched Green Power Partners (GPP) program, which helps APS business customers accelerate their own sustainability goals and make a positive impact on the environment through […]

PRESS RELEASE: Committee Fire east of Sedona roughly 300 acres

Erratic thunderstorm-caused winds Sunday evening led to an increase in size and fire behavior on the Committee Fire, which is now roughly 300 acres and located east of Sedona. The fire is moving at a moderate rate of spread through heavy brush. Containment is at 0 percent. Sunday operations included ground and aerial work. Helicopters shuttled firefighters […]