A wildfire burning near downtown Flagstaff Saturday prompted evacuations of homes and a hotel feared to be in the fire's path and has sent smoke through parts of the city, causing traffic to back up on Interstate 40, authorities said.
The fire broke out at about 1:30 p.m. behind the popular Little America Hotel near the interstate, Flagstaff city spokeswoman Kimberly Ott said. It quickly worked its way up the hill and has threatened homes in two neighborhoods while burning about 600 acres.
Evacuation orders for 170 homes remained in place Saturday night because of thick smoke and concerns about traffic safety, fire spokeswoman Karen Malis-Clark said. …
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