Lingering hot weather and a lack of moisture coupled with fire behavior intensity warrants the Arizona Department of Forestry and Fire Management to increase fire restrictions across northern and northeastern Arizona. Starting Friday, June 21, at 8 am, Stage 2 fire restrictions go into effect on State Trust land within Apache and Navajo Counties, as well as within Coconino County, south of the Grand Canyon. In addition, DFFM will place State Trust land in Coconino County, north of the Grand Canyon into Stage 1.
Campfires are not allowed under Stage 2 restrictions. Target shooting and...