Evacuations ordered for rural area northwest of Flagstaff due to wildfire
Key Points:
- A wildfire named the Spring Valley Fire ignited around 2:30 p.m. Saturday in the Parks-Pumpkin Center area off Spring Valley Road in northern Arizona.
- The fire has grown to an estimated 112 acres and is burning on private lands near Kendrick Mountain, northwest of Flagstaff.
- Coconino County Emergency Management issued a mandatory “GO” evacuation order for all residents and visitors in the affected area.
- Kaibab National Forest officials are assisting with firefighting efforts.
- Residents and visitors can sign up for emergency alerts through the Coconino County website.