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Prescott National Forest rescinds fire restrictions on Thursday, August 8 at 8:00 A.M.
8/07/2024 - 8:42 am
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The Prescott National Forest will lift all fire restrictions on Thursday, August 8, 2024, at 8:00 a.m.  Stage 1 restrictions have been in place across the forest since June 6, 2024.  Fire managers continually evaluate conditions across the forest to help determine when to implement or rescind fire restrictions. Enough rain has fallen across the forest to increase fuel moisture levels and decrease fire danger.

The public should remain vigilant while visiting the forest, regardless of restriction levels.

  • Leaving your campfire unattended is illegal all year round. Campfires...
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The Arizona Department of Environmental Quality has issued an Ozone High Pollution Advisory (HPA) for Wednesday, August 7
8/06/2024 - 4:34 pm
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The Arizona Department of Environmental Quality has issued an Ozone High Pollution Advisory (HPA) for Wednesday, August 7.

Take Action

  • Drive less, carpool, use public transit, or telecommute. For information on transportation alternatives, visit ShareTheRide.com.
  • Fuel your vehicle after dark or during cooler evening hours.
  • Reduce wait time in long drive-thru lines. Park your vehicle and walk inside at coffee shops, fast-food restaurants, curbside pick-up, and banks.
  • Use low-VOCs (volatile organic compounds) or water-based paints,...
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More than 100 firefighters continue working the Skeleton Fire
8/06/2024 - 3:59 pm
wildfire | smoke | Skeleton Fire | Agua Fria National Monument | Tonto National Forest | Bureau of Land Management | no drone zone

Fire crews continue work on the Skeleton Fire. Aviation resources have provided support to help reinforce fire edges using helicopter bucket drops of water and fire retardant drops from airtankers. The fire saw increased activity on the southwest side overnight but is largely staying  on the mesa tops. Variable gusty winds from passing  thunderstorms could cause continued  fire growth. The fire has burned in the Agua Fria National Monument and the Tonto National Forest. 

Jurisdiction: Hassayampa Field Office, Bureau of Land Management 

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Firefighters continue rapid response to new fire starts
8/06/2024 - 9:45 am
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Crews conducted an aerial reconnaissance flight yesterday to assess the progress of all fires and look for any additional new starts. The Southwest Incident Management Team 4 continues to respond to the fires within their designated response area while also lending resources to the Tonto National Forest. The two Superscoopers that assisted on the Sand Stone Fire last week have returned from Idaho and Colorado to support the firefighting efforts. Firefighters will remain in place near Deer Creek and Rye to protect structures from the nearby Deer and Y Bar Fires.

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Arizona Strip District fire resources are suppressing the Cox Pond Fire
8/05/2024 - 5:17 pm
wildire | wildfire safety | smoke | Cox Pond Fire | Grand Canyon-Parashant National Monument | Bureau of Land Management Arizona | St. George Utah

The Cox Pond Fire was reported on the afternoon of Aug. 5. on the Grand Canyon-Parashant National Monument. The lightning-caused fire started in a remote area with limited access. It is burning in heavy brush and is estimated at 150 acres.

Safety: Wildfires are a no drone zone. Flying drones near wildfires is dangerous for pilots and firefighters and can bring wildfire suppression efforts to a halt. If you fly, we can’t.  

Fire details:

Start Date: August 5, 2024

Location: About 29 miles south of St. George, Utah  

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