The Flagstaff Ranger District has recently updated and renewed an important forest order for camping and campfire restrictions around the Flagstaff area that will help reduce the number of abandoned campfires and keep communities safer.
Forest Order 03-04-20-5-F prohibits any camping and campfires within Coconino National Forest around Flagstaff and its surrounding communities. A detailed map and explanation of exact boundaries can be found under the Forest Orders link on the Coconino National Forest website, or by viewing the official forest order here.
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Emergency Bulletins
1/17/2020 - 10:51 am
1/15/2020 - 1:29 pm
Pile burning activity is occurring at multiple locations to the south and east of the City of Williams producing smoke that will be visible from various outlying locations around the greater Williams area. Burning is expected to continue through the remainder of this week as conditions allow.
Above average moisture levels accompanied by snow has presented model opportunities for crews on the Kaibab National Forest to continue implementing this type of fuels reduction work. Pile burns typically occur during the winter months when forest debris can be consumed safely with little to no...
1/14/2020 - 4:00 pm
The Springerville Ranger District of the Apache-Sitgreaves National Forests plans to conduct 20 acre prescribed slash pile burns January 14 through January 17, 2020, if weather conditions allow. This unit consists of piled debris left over from timber thinning operations, and spans across approximately 140 acres. The unit is located near Forest Service Road 117, Forest Service Road 8453, the Greens Peak Lookout, and Hall Ranch. Ignitions during snow storms and/or snow pack minimize pile creep (the burning through duff and litter (forest soil organic matter) surrounding the pile).
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1/14/2020 - 12:58 pm
The Alpine Ranger District on the Apache-Sitgreaves National Forests is planning pile burns beginning Monday, January 13 through March 15, 2020, as weather conditions permit. The units consist of piled debris which are left over from the recent timber sales surrounding the community of Alpine. Ignitions during snow storms and/or snow pack are necessary in order to minimize pile creep.
Smoke will be visible from Alpine, along portions of Arizona State Hwy 180, as well as portions of Forest Road 275. Motorists are advised to drive safely as smoke may limit visibility. Lingering smoke...
1/14/2020 - 11:28 am
The Lakeside Ranger District of the Apache-Sitgreaves National Forests plan to conduct a prescribed slash pile burn January 14 through January 17, 2020, if weather conditions allow. This unit consists of piled debris left over from the Billy Mountain Timber Sale and spans across approximately 10 acres. The unit is north of Stone Pine Estates along Buck Springs Road.
Ignitions during snow storms and/or snow pack minimize pile creep (the burning through duff and litter (forest soil organic matter) surrounding the pile).
Smoke may be visible from the communities of Show Low,...
