Good morning, Flagstaff.

A fire incident occurred on Interstate 40 west of Flagstaff on June 30 - emergency responders managed the situation and maintained traffic safety.

Firefighters held the Pocket Fire’s northern edge yesterday despite red flag conditions, limiting its size to 15,376 acres (0% contained).

Crews built containment lines to protect communities between Flagstaff and Sedona while state roads and parts of the forest stayed closed.

Firefighters responded yesterday to a fire started by lightning that burned 171 acres below the North Rim (an area of grass, brush, pinyon pine and juniper) while park officials paused Walhalla Plateau trip permits as crews worked in steep terrain to control its spread.

U.S. Wildland Fire Service responded to the Cliff Spring Fire, a 171-acre blaze sparked by lightning below the North Rim yesterday as firefighters used helicopter bucket drops (to suppress it) from safe locations in steep terrain with no trail or area closures in effect.

NAU President José Luis Cruz Rivera introduced Dr. Richard Duran as the new Vice President and Director of Athletics on Monday, June 29 at Parsons Family Athletic Auditorium in Flagstaff.

Duran, who spent nine years at Incarnate Word and raised over $10 million, will start on July 16 pending Arizona Board of Regents approval.

Dog N Butterfly - A Tribute To Heart

8-11 p.m. — Pepsi Amphitheater — Cost Info — Experience the magic of Heart's legendary sounds performed by Dog N Butterfly.

Crazy Train - Ozzy Osbourne Tribute

8-11 p.m. — Pepsi Amphitheater — Cost not specified — Rock out with a tribute to the legendary Ozzy Osbourne while enjoying the summer air.

Ales with the Arboretum

6-8 p.m. — Mother Road Brewing Co. — Free entry — Sip on craft beers while learning about Flagstaff's ecology from a guest speaker.

Struggle Jennings Live in Concert

7-11 p.m. — Yucca North — Ticket information available — Experience the powerful music of Struggle Jennings, heir to a country music legacy.

2026 Global Soccer Tournament Bronze Final Watch Party

2-8 p.m. — The Orpheum Theater — Free entry — Catch the excitement of the 2026 Global Soccer Tournament's third-place match with the local soccer community.