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(FLAGSTAFF, Ariz.) -- Two wildfires are threatening communities near Flagstaff, Arizona, as the fire danger remains high due to dry, hot conditions. The largest

The Pipeline Fire has burned over 20,000 acres just north of Flagstaff and prompted some evacuations. Before the fire broke out, the National Fire Prevention Education Team was in Arizona to talk about what Arizonans can do to prevent wildland fires, including being intentional about where you park and how you secure trailer chains.

(FLAGSTAFF, Ariz.) — Two wildfires are threatening communities near Flagstaff, Arizona, as the fire danger remains high due to dry, hot conditions. The largest, the Pipeline Fire, has quickly swelled to over 20,100 acres since first reported on Sunday and is 0% contained. It is […]

WBAL Radio 1090 AM - Firefighters battle 2 growing wildfires near Flagstaff, Arizona

The Pipeline Fire is currently burning thousands of acres across Arizona.

Court documents state 57-year-old Matthew Riser admitted he burned toilet paper and put it under a rock in the area the wildfire was reported burning.

Court documents state 57-year-old Matthew Riser admitted he burned toilet paper and put it under a rock in the area the wildfire was reported burning.

The man told deputies he was living in the Coconino National Forest when he burned his toilet paper and put it under a rock.

The Coconino County Sheriff's Office arrested Matthew Riser, 57, after his truck was reportedly seen driving away from the scene after burning his toilet paper.

The Pipeline Fire is currently burning thousands of acres across Arizona.