The Tunnel Fire, was a wildfire burning in
Coconino National Forest
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and
Sunset Crater Volcano National Monument, the Lack Bill Park neighborhood north of the city of
Flagstaff,
Arizona
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in the
United States
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, and along
U.S. Route 89
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The fire was named after a tunnel landmark on Waterline Road, near where it ignited on Sunday, April 17, 2022.
On June 3, 2022, the wildfire was declared 100% contained by Azein. It had burned 26,532 acres (10,737 ha) and had destroyed 30 homes. No fatalities or injuries were reported.
Development
April
The fire was first reported on April 17, 2022, at approximately 4:22 p.m.
MT. The cause of the fire is currently under investigation.
Containment
The fire is 100% contained as of June 3, 2022.
Impact
Structure
The fire burned
Closures and evacuations
Infrastructure
Environmental
References
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