Current size
17,069
acres · as of Jul 1
Yesterday growth
+1,693
acres in 24h
Peak single day
+5,000
Jun 28–29
Distance to Flagstaff
~10
miles SW
Acres over time
Daily log
| Date | Acres | 24h change | Wind | Key event |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 19 | ~400 | — | SW | Fire starts, 7mi N of Sedona |
| Jun 24 | ~1,400 | +1,000 | SW 26mph gusts | Red Flag Watch issued |
| Jun 26 | 2,114 | +714 | SW | Red Flag Warning begins |
| Jun 27 | 5,547 | +3,433 ⚡ | SW 45mph gusts | 3,200ac run north; evacs issued |
| Jun 28 | 6,200 | +653 | S–SW | Smoke blanketing Flagstaff |
| Jun 29 | 11,192 | +4,992 ⚡ | SW | Winds drop overnight; burnouts begin |
| Jun 30 | 15,376 | +4,184 | SW (easing) | Held N of FR 535; going offensive |
| Jul 1 | 17,069 | +1,693 | SW (residual) | First containment reported |
Sources: InciWeb · KTAR · AZFamily · EIN Arizona · KNAU
Containment today
20%
Jul 1 — first containment
Days at 0%
12
Jun 19 → Jun 30
Trend
↑
Improving
Containment % over time
Containment %
Acres (context)
Containment log
| Date | Containment | Acres | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 19–Jun 30 | 0% | 400 → 15,376 | No containment through wind event |
| Jul 1 | 20% | 17,069 | First containment; offensive operations |
Containment is measured as the percentage of the fire perimeter that crews have established control lines around. A fire can still grow in acres while gaining containment if crews are boxing in the edges. Full containment (100%) means the entire perimeter is secured — not that the fire is fully extinguished.
Sources: InciWeb · KTAR · AZFamily
Current AQI
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Pollutant
PM2.5
wildfire smoke particulates
Crew guidance
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Current AQI — Flagstaff
0 Good
51 Moderate
101 USG*
151 Unhealthy
201 Very unhealthy
300+
* Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups
Daily AQI since fire ignition — Jun 19 to today
Good (0-50)
Moderate (51-100)
Unhealthy-SG (101-150)
Unhealthy (151-200)
Very Unhealthy (201+)
Jun 19-26 seeded from ADEQ/AirNow reports. Jun 27 onward from reported readings + live AirNow API.
Shoot day AQI guide
| AQI range | Category | Shoot recommendation |
|---|---|---|
| 0-50 | Good | Full outdoor shoot. No restrictions. |
| 51-100 | Moderate | Proceed. Note in crew call. N95s on standby. |
| 101-150 | Unhealthy (sensitive) | Flag to client. Limit intensive physical work. |
| 151-200 | Unhealthy | Client comms required. Contingency plan active. |
| 201+ | Very unhealthy | Do not shoot outdoors. Invoke contingency. |
AQI data via AirNow (EPA). Flagstaff station. Wildfire smoke PM2.5 is the dominant pollutant during active fire events. AQI can shift rapidly with wind direction changes — check within 2 hours of crew call time.
Live data: AirNow API (EPA) · Historical: ADEQ, AZFamily, KNAU · Updated hourly
Prevailing direction
SW
blowing NE toward Flagstaff
Smoke impact
Direct
SW winds = smoke hits Flagstaff
Wind status
Easing
from 45mph peak on Jun 27
Current wind direction
N
S
E
W
📍 Flagstaff
🔥 Fire (SW) → SW wind → 💨 Smoke → 📍 Flagstaff (NE)
SW winds are the dominant and most problematic pattern for your shoot locations. When winds shift to NW or W, smoke tracks south and clears the city. If winds go SE or S, fire backs toward Sedona instead. A 30° shift in direction can dramatically change smoke exposure at your shoot location — monitor closely on shoot mornings.
Wind speed history — gusts (mph)
Wind impact by day
| Date | Direction | Gusts | Smoke to Flagstaff | Fire behavior |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 24 | SW | 26 mph | Moderate | Spot fires crossing FR 231 |
| Jun 26 | SW | 30+ mph | Moderate | Red Flag Warning starts |
| Jun 27 | SW | 45 mph | Heavy | 3,200ac run; worst day |
| Jun 28 | S–SW | 40+ mph | Heavy | Ash falling in Flagstaff |
| Jun 29 | SW | 25 mph | Moderate | Winds drop; crews go offensive |
| Jun 30 | SW | 15 mph | Light | Improving; burnouts working |
| Jul 1 | SW (residual) | 10 mph | Light | Continued improvement |
Sources: NWS Flagstaff · KNAU · Incident meteorologist reports