Coconino National Forest / The Associated Press
On April 20th, 19,000 acres would endure damage as a wildfire that started on April 17th tripled in size in Flagstaff, Arizona. Flames would reach up to 100 feet in height with winds up to 50MPH. The fire has damaged over 24 properties and evacuated the residents of at least 700 other properties. The National Weather Service had issued a red flag warning for April 21st and a possibility of rain on April 22nd. The National Weather Service have also stated that Arizona has officially entered the fire season. The wildfire shut down US 89, the main route between Flagstaff and far northern Arizona, and communities on the Navajo Nation.