You know what they say: "I bad day fishing is better than a good day at work" I believe that. Well, The fish are not biting, but the view is great and I got a lunch packed. We went fishing at a nearby lake in Williams.
The Flagstaff Fire Department reports that the fire is currently moderating and they are not seeing the amount of torching and spotting that was witnessed at the onset of the fire. The Hardy Fire started at approximately 1 pm this afternoon and is located southwest of Herold Ranch and Little America. The fire is currently 400 plus acres with o% containment as of 6:30 p.m. The Flagstaff Fire Department reports that the fire is currently moderating and they are not seeing the amount of torching and spotting that was witnessed at the onset of the fire.Fire fighting resources on the Hardy Fire include the United States Forest Service, the Flagstaff Fire Department, the Summit Fire Department, Highland Fire Department. A Type 2 team has been ordered.
The Flagstaff Fire Department has evacuated Little America Hotel, homes surrounding Herold Ranch Road, the Sinagua Heights neighborhood and the Coconino Humane Society Shelter. Neighborhoods on stand by include the Foxglenn neighborhood, the Continental Country Club neighborhood and the Amberwood neighborhood. Power has not been affected in any neighborhoods.
The Red Cross has set up a shelter at Mt. Elden Middle School. Evacuees are encouraged to register at Mt Eden Middle School to ensure information can be relayed when it becomes available. All animals evacuated need to be sheltered at Second Chance Animal Shelter.
Flagstaff Fire Fighters have identified a possible point of origin and are investigating.
An emergency operations center has been established to coordinated resources. The public can call 1-888-679-8393. An emergency declaration is being prepared to allow local jurisdictions to request additional resources from the State of Arizona.
Ready Coconino was used to notify residents to evacuate and to let residents know that their area is on stand by.
