The Junipine Fire is located in the Junipine area in Oak Creek Canyon north of Sedona. Fire activity burned north toward the blackened area of the Slide Fire, but in an area south of Junipine that had not previously burned.
Firefighters are working to keep the fire confined to the west side of state Route 89A and have a line around a majority of the fire and are cautiously optimistic of containing it by tomorrow sometime.
Coconino County Sheriff’s Office reported that they began evacuating people about 5 p.m. in the immediate area of Junipine and sending them north up the switchbacks toward Flagstaff. No word at this time of a reception area. Power has been turned off from Garland’s Lodge north toward the switchbacks as a precaution.
Junipine Fire summary:
•Size: Currently 12 acres.
•Containment: 25 percent
•Location: Originated just south of Junipine area, approximately 5 miles north of Sedona.
•Date Reported: Monday, June 16 at approximately 3:15 p.m.
•Cause: Preliminary reports indicate cause is a downed powerline, but this has not been officially confirmed yet. Under investigation.
•Current Resources: Approximately 60 to 70 personnel including one patrol, several firefighting crews, one air attack, four engines, one water tender and Sedona Fire. Two Forest Service engines and one Sedona Fire engine will stay on scene through the night.
•Injuries/Structures Threatened: None reported at this time.