# 2022 US West wildfire thread **URL:** \ **Category:** Miscellaneous and Personal Stuff I Must Share\ **Created:** [January 22, 2022, 9:10pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/2022-us-west-wildfire-thread/958246 "2022-01-22T21:10:07Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 2
**Author:** ![JaneDoe42](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/janedoe42/32/14104_2.png) [@JaneDoe42](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/JaneDoe42)\ **Post date:** [June 6, 2022, 4:18am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/2022-us-west-wildfire-thread/958246/21 "2022-06-06T04:18:16Z")
I’m glad you are getting some rain, the winds here have been horrible. Sedona and the surrounding area are so beautiful, I hate thinking about the scars that will last for years. (No easy detours, Jerome is a very scenic but slow and twisty detour and if you drive north and back through Cottonwood to Camp Verde you have to take the 5 mile road of 7 fucking roundabouts first.) ---
**Author:** ![Aspenglow](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/aspenglow/32/76_2.png) [@Aspenglow](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Aspenglow)\ **Post date:** [June 6, 2022, 4:25am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/2022-us-west-wildfire-thread/958246/22 "2022-06-06T04:25:08Z")
Ugh, yes, the roundabouts. Did every one of 'em coming and going. We have them here, too, so they don’t bother me, but a lot of the tourists seemed to struggle with them – which made it fun for everyone. It is a beautiful area. I, too, am sad to think of the scarring. Also thinking of some friends of mine who live there now – hope Sedona itself is not under threat. Stay safe, lady. I’m sorry the winds have been miserable. ---
**Author:** ![JaneDoe42](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/janedoe42/32/14104_2.png) [@JaneDoe42](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/JaneDoe42)\ **Post date:** [June 6, 2022, 4:34am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/2022-us-west-wildfire-thread/958246/23 "2022-06-06T04:34:32Z")
As far as I know, Sedona itself is safe. I’m pretty sure your friends will be OK, Sedona is a big source of tourist dollars so both counties have nice modern fire stations there. (There is a county line running through Sedona, Yavapai and Coconino. Both counties love their sales tax dollars so protect Sedona like the golden goose it is.) > [@Aspenglow](#): > > Stay safe, lady. Thank you, we are the home in the block the firemen will protect because we keep our yard fire safe. Hopefully that will never matter, but it could. There have already been several house fires in our small community this year and all of the started in the dry grass and weeds. ---
**Author:** ![Aspenglow](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/aspenglow/32/76_2.png) [@Aspenglow](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Aspenglow)\ **Post date:** [June 6, 2022, 4:40am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/2022-us-west-wildfire-thread/958246/24 "2022-06-06T04:40:21Z")
> [@JaneDoe42](#): > > Thank you, we are the home in the block the firemen will protect because we keep our yard fire safe. Very glad to hear it. And thanks for all the information – lots of people I care about live down your way. (Including you!) ---
**Author:** ![JaneDoe42](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/janedoe42/32/14104_2.png) [@JaneDoe42](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/JaneDoe42)\ **Post date:** [June 11, 2022, 8:17pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/2022-us-west-wildfire-thread/958246/25 "2022-06-11T20:17:14Z")
It’s still burning out this way, but honestly…it’s not as bad as I had expected by this time of the year. ## 2022 fires with or near full containment _This list does not include prescribed burns._ - **Lost Lake:** 5,856 acres southwest of Parker, 100% contanined as of June 7. - **Tunnel Fire:** 19,088 acres northeast of Flagstaff, 100% contained as of June 3. - **Crooks Fire:** 9,402 acres south of Prescott, 96% contained as of May 25. - **Elgin Bridge Fire:** 2,149 acres northeast of Elgin, 100% contained as of May 25. - **San Rafael Fire:** 11,620 acres southeast of Patagonia, 100% contained as of May 15. - **Locklin Fire:** 112 acres in Bisbee, 100% contained as of April 30. - **Presumido Peak Fire:** 2,591 acres in Pima County near the border with Mexico, 100% contained as of April 5. ---
**Author:** ![JaneDoe42](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/janedoe42/32/14104_2.png) [@JaneDoe42](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/JaneDoe42)\ **Post date:** [June 12, 2022, 11:15pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/2022-us-west-wildfire-thread/958246/26 "2022-06-12T23:15:56Z")
I just had to open my big, fat mouth, didn’t I? _ **Location:** Six miles north of Flagstaff_ _ **What we know:** Officials with Coconino National Forest said an incident management team has been ordered and is scheduled to arrive over the next couple of days. The Pipeline Fire was reported at 10:15 a.m. by a fire lookout on Sunday, June 12. As of Sunday morning, the fire was “several acres” large and “active on all sides and growing.” The cause of the fire is unknown._ _ **Evacuations and closures:** An evacuation “GO” status has been launched for Schultz Pass Road and Arizona Snowbowl, which means residents should evacuate immediately. An evacuation “SET” status has been initiated for Mt Elden Lookout Road and Mt Elden Estates, Timberline South of Brandis and Doney Park, which means residents should be ready to evacuate._ _Arizona Department of Transportation announced at around 3 p.m. on June 12 that US 89 is closed due to the fire. All southbound lanes are closed at milepost 430 and northbound lanes closed at milepost 427. There’s no estimated time to reopen the road._ _ **Acreage:** 1,000_ _ **Containment:** unknown_ _ **Fire start date:** June 12_ ---
**Author:** ![MrDibble](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/mrdibble/32/114_2.png) [@MrDibble](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/MrDibble)\ **Post date:** [June 13, 2022, 1:00pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/2022-us-west-wildfire-thread/958246/27 "2022-06-13T13:00:59Z")
Looks like they’re treating that one as arson. > **[Forest Service officials arrest man in connection to Pipeline Fire](https://www.azcentral.com/story/news/local/arizona-wildfires/2022/06/12/forest-service-officials-arrest-man-connection-pipeline-wildfire/7606675001/)** > > The man was booked into the Coconino County Sheriff’s Detention Facility. That’s terrible. ---
**Author:** ![JaneDoe42](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/janedoe42/32/14104_2.png) [@JaneDoe42](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/JaneDoe42)\ **Post date:** [June 20, 2022, 4:41am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/2022-us-west-wildfire-thread/958246/28 "2022-06-20T04:41:13Z")
The dumbass was just fine camping without a fire, but he couldn’t bring himself to carry his used toilet paper back home for disposal, that would be gross. He set it on fire and left. His defense was that he didn’t think that burning paper could start a fire. It’s amazing that that idiot made it to 50 without burning down his home at least twice. The Kitt Observatory has lost buildings. The Lowell Observatory is having ash and smoke issues. > **[Arizona wildfire updates: Pine Peak Fire near Kingman 100% contained](https://www.azcentral.com/story/news/local/arizona-wildfires/2022/05/09/arizona-wildfires-latest-news-updates-2022/7389513001/)** > > The Dragon Fire is burning in northern Arizona. ---
**Author:** ![Seanette](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/seanette/32/9139_2.png) [@Seanette](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Seanette)\ **Post date:** [June 29, 2022, 2:26am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/2022-us-west-wildfire-thread/958246/29 "2022-06-29T02:26:45Z")
Nevada County, CA, has one that’s bad enough evacuation orders are in effect. Rices Fire is 520 acres with zero containment as of most recent info. This one’s igniting trees, which doesn’t usually happen this early, according to one of KCRA’s weather guys. > **[All evacuation orders lifted for Rices Fire in Nevada County](https://www.kcra.com/article/crews-battle-fire-nevada-county-rices-crossing/40450645)** > > The Rices Fire that has prompted evacuations in Nevada County has charred about 904 acres and burned at least one structure, Cal Fire officials said. ---
**Author:** ![Seanette](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/seanette/32/9139_2.png) [@Seanette](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Seanette)\ **Post date:** [June 29, 2022, 5:04pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/2022-us-west-wildfire-thread/958246/30 "2022-06-29T17:04:34Z")
Rices Fire has jumped to 769 acres overnight, still 0% containment. > **[Evacuation orders and warnings for Rices Fire lifted](https://mynews4.com/news/local/rices-fire-in-nevada-county-prompts-evacuations-and-warnings-dobbins-rices-crossing-road-cranston-road-safety)** > > Update as of 11 a. m. on July 7: The fire burned 904 acres and it is 98% contained. Update as of 9 a. m. on July 6: ---
**Author:** ![Seanette](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/seanette/32/9139_2.png) [@Seanette](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Seanette)\ **Post date:** [July 5, 2022, 9:41pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/2022-us-west-wildfire-thread/958246/31 "2022-07-05T21:41:34Z")
And Electra Fire is looking pretty scary. Less than 24 hours and it’s already at 3k acres, 0% containment. > **[Electra Fire containment grows to 80%, all evacuation orders downgraded](https://www.kcra.com/article/electra-fire-burns-with-dangerous-rate-of-spread-in-amador-county/40504462)** > > As crews gain the upper hand in halting the spread of the Electra Fire, all evacuation orders are being downgraded in Amador and Calaveras counties. Rices Fire remains at 904 acres, 12% containment. [https://www.sacbee.com/news/california/fires/article263159888.html](https://www.sacbee.com/news/california/fires/article263159888.html) ---
**Author:** ![Tamerlane](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/tamerlane/32/7602_2.png) [@Tamerlane](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Tamerlane)\ **Post date:** [July 24, 2022, 1:05am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/2022-us-west-wildfire-thread/958246/32 "2022-07-24T01:05:20Z")
Oak Fire near Mariposa blowing up: > **[Oak Fire destroys 116 homes, other structures in Mariposa County](https://www.kcra.com/article/oak-fire-evacuation-order-midpines-mariposa-county/40693441)** > > At least 116 homes and other structures have been destroyed by California's largest wildfire of the season, Cal Fire said on Thursday. ---
**Author:** ![Seanette](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/seanette/32/9139_2.png) [@Seanette](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Seanette)\ **Post date:** [July 24, 2022, 1:59am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/2022-us-west-wildfire-thread/958246/33 "2022-07-24T01:59:24Z")
CAL FIRE is reporting it’s now up to 11,900 acres. This thing started _yesterday_. Its behavior is being called “explosive”, with embers being thrown and causing spot fires near the main fire. > ---
**Author:** ![JaneDoe42](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/janedoe42/32/14104_2.png) [@JaneDoe42](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/JaneDoe42)\ **Post date:** [July 24, 2022, 3:23am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/2022-us-west-wildfire-thread/958246/34 "2022-07-24T03:23:39Z")
I hope things settle down quickly. “Explosive” sounds kinda scary to me. ---
**Author:** ![Seanette](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/seanette/32/9139_2.png) [@Seanette](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Seanette)\ **Post date:** [July 24, 2022, 3:59am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/2022-us-west-wildfire-thread/958246/35 "2022-07-24T03:59:58Z")
Me too. ---
**Author:** ![Sunny\_Daze](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/sunny_daze/32/438_2.png) [@Sunny\_Daze](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Sunny_Daze)\ **Post date:** [July 24, 2022, 7:44pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/2022-us-west-wildfire-thread/958246/36 "2022-07-24T19:44:41Z")
I’m chiming in with a reminder for everyone in wildfire range to prepare in advance. Cal Fire has a website with some information on what to do to be ready, including what to put in a go back and planning evacuation routes. > **[Emergency Supply Kit - Ready for Wildfire](https://www.readyforwildfire.org/prepare-for-wildfire/get-set/emergency-supply-kit/)** > > Put together an emergency supply kit before a wildfires or other disasters. Keep it easily accessible ready for evacuation. Each person should have a... What would you all think about opening this up worldwide? Europe has had some major fires recently. I believe Australia has as well. ---
**Author:** ![Gatopescado](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/gatopescado/32/5711_2.png) [@Gatopescado](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Gatopescado)\ **Post date:** [July 24, 2022, 10:24pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/2022-us-west-wildfire-thread/958246/37 "2022-07-24T22:24:12Z")
I woke up with a runny nose and heavy smoke in the area. Breeze is picking up this afternoon, but its pretty bad. ---
**Author:** ![Sunny\_Daze](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/sunny_daze/32/438_2.png) [@Sunny\_Daze](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Sunny_Daze)\ **Post date:** [July 26, 2022, 5:37pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/2022-us-west-wildfire-thread/958246/38 "2022-07-26T17:37:02Z")
Oak fire is 18,000 acres now. 26% contained. One blessing is that this is relatively uninhabited terrain, with only ~3,000 impacted by evacuation orders so far. On the negative side, the terrain is horrible for fire fighting. It’s mountainous and conditions can change rapidly. > **[California's Oak Fire destroys at least 42 structures as it burns more than...](https://www.cnn.com/2022/07/26/us/california-oak-fire-yosemite-mariposa-county-tuesday/index.html)** > > California's Oak Fire has burned through more than 18,000 acres and destroyed at least 42 structures since it ignited near Yosemite National Park on Friday, as fire crews in the air battle visibility issues and personnel on the ground worked steep... ---
**Author:** ![Seanette](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/seanette/32/9139_2.png) [@Seanette](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Seanette)\ **Post date:** [September 5, 2022, 11:24pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/2022-us-west-wildfire-thread/958246/39 "2022-09-05T23:24:42Z")
WTF, Weed? Is there a serial arsonist running amok in that area? > **[Wildfire updates: Investigators looking for leads for cause of Mountain Fire;...](https://www.sacbee.com/news/california/fires/article265347266.html?ac_cid=DM693693&ac_bid=815730322)** > > The fire was reported Monday afternoon near the Weed Gold Club and had burned two acres, according to initial reports. ---
**Author:** ![Sunny\_Daze](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/sunny_daze/32/438_2.png) [@Sunny\_Daze](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Sunny_Daze)\ **Post date:** [September 5, 2022, 11:44pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/2022-us-west-wildfire-thread/958246/40 "2022-09-05T23:44:25Z")
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