Museum Fire near Flagstaff, Arizona, balloons to 1,000 acres overnight.
Flagstaff residents were warned Sunday night that heavy smoke would hamper air quality. Trails and campgrounds within the forest were closed, and residents in nearby neighborhoods were told to be prepared to evacuate if necessary.
Officials said smoke would be the most intense in low lying areas of Flagstaff during cooler hours Monday, and lift as the day warms up.
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