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Containment of the Tunnel Fire increased to 20 percent Monday evening as firefighters continued to secure the fire’s perimeter and remove any heat near the control lines.

Crews continued Friday building line around the now 20,924-acre Tunnel Fire northeast of Flagstaff, while battling high winds and welcoming unusual precipitation in the form of scattered rain and sporadic snow showers.

Flames stretching 100 feet had raced through rural neighborhoods near Flagstaff just days earlier.

Helicopters aided in fire suppression efforts today on the 20,198-acre Tunnel Fire, while crews continued making progress dowsing hotspots along the fire’s western flank.

The Tunnel Fire, 14 miles northeast of Flagstaff, grew an additional 3,087 acres April 20 for a total of 19,712 acres of fire driven by strong winds across the landscape in a northeast direction.

Coconino County officials said during an evening news conference that 766 homes and 1,000 animals had been evacuated.

According to Coconino County, the Government Prairie area, located northeast of Parks is now in SET status and is asked to prepare for evacuations, if ordered.

WILLIAMS, Ariz. — Mayor John Moore told the Williams City Council April 14 that he would like the city to find the funds to repair a large damaged section of east Route 66, just south of Interstate 40 in Williams

FLAGSTAFF, Ariz.- A wildland fire that began April 17 is rapidly spreading northeast of Flagstaff due to high winds and evacuations are in place.

FLAGSTAFF, Ariz. — Coconino County Board of Supervisors adopted the final map for the redistricting map April 12. The board began the redistricting process in the fall of 2021.

Guardian Air and LifeLine ambulance tend to a critical patient at the Williams Clinic April 8.

FLAGSTAFF, Ariz. (AP) — Federal officials say it may be necessary to reduce water deliveries to users on the Colorado River to prevent the shutdown of a huge dam that supplies hydropower to some 5 million customers across the U.S. West.

WILLIAMS, Ariz. — Kaibab National Forest fire managers are planning to conduct a prescribed fire near the Williams starting April 20 and continuing through the week, pending favorable weather conditions.

WILLIAMS, Ariz. — The Williams City Council voted to increase residential and commercial electric rates at their regular meeting April 14.

FLAGSTAFF, Ariz. — Coconino National Forest personnel are currently in the process of reopening many forest roads now that warmer weather and wind have dried out and hardened surfaces, making roads suitable for motorized travel.

PHOENIX — The Arizona Game and Fish Department’s proposed recommendations for deer, turkey, javelina, bighorn sheep, bison, bear, mountain lion, population management, and limited-entry permit-tag hunts for fall 2022 and spring 2023 are available for review at www.azgfd.gov/huntguidelines.

WILLIAMS, Ariz. — Culpepper & Merriweather Circus, an America’s Big Top Circus, will stop in Williams for one night only April 30.

The Williams Police Department (WPD) answered the following calls for service (among others) — • Officers responded to a two vehicle non-injury collision at the intersection of Grand Canyon and Franklin.

This year’s theme is American Graffiti.

NextEra has a wind farm at Perrin Ranch in Williams, and is in the process of developing a wind farm on Babbitt Ranches near Valle, 30 miles northwest of Flagstaff.

According to Williams City Clerk Pam Galvan, Don Dent is the only candidate for mayor.

Local residents took advantage of the soft-opening April 8 to experience a crowd-free day on the coaster track and summer tubing hill.

WILLIAMS, Ariz. — A hiker sustained a head injury after falling 20 feet at Sycamore Falls in Sycamore Canyon April 3.

The city of Williams will be flushing fire hydrants throughout the city April 21, starting at 9 p.m.

WILLIAMS, Ariz. — A benefit rally to help veterans and first responders is coming to Williams May 13-15.