Good morning, Flagstaff.

Early Friday, a fire heavily damaged the newly opened Saigon North Restaurant at the 17600 block of Fairway Drive in Munds Park after motorists reported smoke & flames along I-17; fire crews responded quickly and no injuries were reported.

Kaibab National Forest officials said pile burns may occur over the next several weeks in the Williams and Tusayan ranger districts if fuel and weather conditions are right — the burns will reduce excess vegetation and protect nearby communities from wildfire risks.

The Pocket Fire is in its repair phase after successful suppression, and officials are focusing on cleanup and flood mitigation while monitoring risk (recovery efforts remain ongoing).

On Friday morning at 9:42 a.m., Flagstaff Area Wildland Fire Response Truck and Summit Fire & Medical Engine 37 were dispatched to a smoke plume near Mount Elden.

By 9:53 a.m., Battalion 1 said the incident was a controlled pile burn on private property, and remaining units were canceled.

Flagstaff International Film Festival

9:40 – 11:00 AM — Theatrikos Theatre Company — Ticket prices vary — Experience a block of comedy and drama short films that explore humor, heart, and human connection.

Beginner Archery Clinic

9 a.m. – 12 p.m. — Fort Tuthill County Park — $29 — Discover the fundamentals of archery with a hands-on clinic designed for beginners of all ages.