The cost of fighting the Museum Fire in Flagstaff and dealing with its aftermath is expected to now top $13-million. Coconino National Forest spent about $10-million so far on suppressing the fire. The cost covers 700-personnel, aircraft and fuel for vehicles involved in the firefighting effort, among other things. The fire that started July 21-st and prompted the evacuation of about two dozen homes was declared fully contained August 15-th. The cause of the fire is under investigation. The price tag for the BAER Team is estimated at $2 million. Coconino County’s expenses of about $1.4-million includes preparing for potential flooding by placing barriers and sandbags in certain areas.
