A Wildfire in Arizona is Forecast to Send Smoke Streaming All the Way to the Great Lakes

Much of the West overall is a tinder-box, which means even the smallest spark could ignite a catastrophic wildfire.

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By Tom Yulsman
Jun 14, 2022 12:30 AMJun 14, 2022 12:29 AM
Arizona's Pipeline Fire
Windblown smoke from Arizona's Pipeline Fire, blazing just six miles north of Flagstaff, is seen in this photo taken on Sunday, June 12, 2022. The smoke has blown into Colorado, where it has caused air quality issues on Monday. Smoke is forecast to stream all the way to the Great Lakes. (Credit: InciWeb)

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What may have started as a small wad of burning toilet paper has exploded into a dangerous wildfire near Flagstaff, Arizona that has sent smoke streaming across hundreds of miles.

The blaze, known as the Pipeline Fire, began on Sunday, June 12. As of mid-day on Monday, the fire had grown to at least 5,000 acres, fanned by warm, dry, gusty winds.

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