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Evacuations ordered as several large wildfires burn in the western US

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Several large wildfires burning in the western United States have forced residents to flee their homes.

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WATCH: Timelapse video shows smoke billowing across the sky in Flagstaff, Arizona

Watch this timelapse video of smoke billowing across the sky as the Pipeline Fire burns outside Flagstaff, Arizona.

Posted by Steven Yablonski

Wildfire update: High winds helping spread fires

FOX Weather's Max Gorden has the latest on the wildfires burning across the West on Monday.

Posted by Aaron Barker

Pipeline Fire: Man arrested for starting fire that forced residents to flee their homes

FOX 10 in Phoenix reports an Arizona man is facing charges related to the Pipeline Fire burning outside Flagstaff.

FOX 10 reporter Danielle Miller has the latest.

Posted by Steven Yablonski

Pipeline Fire: New evacuations ordered

Officials in Coconino County, Arizona, have issued new evacuation orders because of the Pipeline Fire.

The neighborhood along Highway 89 North in the area of Sacred Mountain Trading Post on both sides of the highway should evacuate immediately.

Posted by Steven Yablonski

LOOK: Smoke billowing into the sky as Pipeline Fire continues to burn in Arizona

The Pipeline Fire outside Flagstaff, Arizona, continues to spread and has so far burned 4,500 acres.

For more information about the critical fire weather conditions, click here.

Posted by Steven Yablonski

Sheep Fire: Blaze burns 939 acres

Fire officials say the Sheep Fire in Southern California has burned 939 acres and is 5% contained.

Posted by Steven Yablonski

Pipeline Fire: Call center now open for affected residents

A call center has been opened for residents affected by the Pipeline Fire to receive important information.

Posted by Steven Yablonski

Watch: Thick smoke billows above New Mexico as Midnight Fire continues to spread

Thick smoke plumes billowed into the sky above northern New Mexico as the Midnight Fire continued to grow, officials said on Saturday, June 11.

Posted by Steven Yablonski

Here's a look at where fire weather conditions are 'critical'

Extreme heat and dry thunderstorms will fuel the critical fire weather threat in Southwest on Monday.

For more information about the conditions, click here.

Posted by Steven Yablonski

Pipeline Fire: Blaze burns 4,500 acres

The Pipeline Fire in Arizona has so far burned about 4,500 acres and is 0% contained.

The area is currently under a critical risk of wildfires on Monday.

For more information, click here.

Posted by Steven Yablonski

Midnight Fire: More than 200 firefighters working to contain blaze

The U.S. Forest Service says the Midnight Fire in New Mexico has burned 3,944 acres as of Monday morning and is 0% contained

Posted by Steven Yablonski

Pipeline Fire: New evacuations ordered

The Coconino County Sheriff’s Office has ordered the Crater Estates area to GO Status because of the Pipeline fire in Arizona.

Residents should evacuate immediately 

Posted by Steven Yablonski

Watch: Crews working to contain Sheep Fire

Residents in Wrightwood have been forced from their homes as crews work to contain the Sheep Fire.

Posted by Steven Yablonski

Here are the latest stats on the Sheep Fire

The Sheep Fire has burned 990 acres and is only 5% contained as of Monday morning.

Posted by Steven Yablonski

New evacuations ordered

The San Bernardino County Sheriff's Office says new evacuations have been ordered.

Highway 2 south to Lone Pine Canyon Road, Wright Mountain Road to Sheep Creek Drive

Posted by Steven Yablonski

Evacuation center opened for small animals

The San Bernardino County Animal Care & Control says small animals and livestock are being accepted at the Devore Animal Shelter at 19777 Shelter Way, San Bernardino.

Posted by Steven Yablonski

Watch: Massive wildfire burning outside Wrightwood, California

Check out this video of a massive wildfire burning outside of Wrightwood, California.

The Sheep Fire has forced residents from their homes.

Posted by Steven Yablonski

Evacuations ordered as Sheep Fire continues to grow

Evacuations have been ordered as crews continue to try and contain the Sheep Fire in Southern California

Evacuation orders include:

East of Green

West of Highway 2/138

South of Snowline

North of Desert Front Road

Evacuation warnings continue for:

Wrightwood

Posted by Steven Yablonski

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