Volunteers sought to clear debris from homes impacted Arizona wildfire

PHOENIX — Coconino County officials are seeking volunteers to help clear debris from homes impacted by the destructive springtime Tunnel Fire.

The cleanup event north of Flagstaff is scheduled for Saturday from 8 a.m. to noon.

Volunteers need to register in advance through the United Way volunteer hub and be at least 18 years old. The exact location will be provided upon registration.

Organizers will provide safety training before sending volunteers to pre-identified residences in the Timberline area off Highway 89.

Coconino County and the United Way of Northern Arizona are asking for volunteers to assist with debris removal in neighborhoods affected by the Tunnel Fire in April. Please register in advance at https://t.co/uHz5RC6Ywc pic.twitter.com/U1myga9CkP

— Coconino County (@CoconinoCounty) July 20, 2022

Participants should wear closed-toe shoes, heavy duty work gloves, sunscreen and a hat and bring a refillable water bottle. Organizers encourage long-sleeve T-shirts for sun protection, too.

The Tunnel Fire ignited about 14 miles northeast of Flagstaff on April 17 and burned through more than 19,000 acres of dry grass, brush and scattered pine before firefighters stopped its progress.

The fast-spreading wildfire damaged about 30 structures and prompted the evacuation of more than 750 homes, according to Coconino County officials.

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