Crews battle to contain raging Arizona wildfire
Firefighters in northern Arizona are up against strong, erratic winds as they battle the Tunnel Fire, which is just 3% contained. KPHO's Holly Bock has the latest.
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Firefighters in northern Arizona are up against strong, erratic winds as they battle the Tunnel Fire, which is just 3% contained. KPHO's Holly Bock has the latest.
Arizona's governor declared a state of emergency due to the fast-growing Tunnel Fire. KPHO's Amy Cutler has the latest.
Gusts of up to 50 mph are forecast for area outside Flagstaff. About 25 structures have been lost and hundreds of homes evacuated.
A wildfire near Flagstaff, Arizona, has forced more than 2,000 people from their homes. The Tunnel Fire started Sunday and has burned dozens of structures and charred an area larger than Manhattan.
More than 700 households have been forced to evacuate.
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