Stage 1 fire restrictions are currently lifted across Coconino NF, as key components and measurements that fire managers use to determine the implementation of fire restrictions have dropped, which has also decreased fire danger.
However, visitors should be aware of certain areas that have fire restrictions year-round, which can be found on the Coconino...
Coconino County has lifted all fire restrictions on private lands in the unincorporated areas of the County in coordination with similar actions by Coconino National Forest and Kaibab National Forest, as well as other agencies in the area.
The lifting of the fire restrictions is effective November 10 at 8:00 AM. The County action to lift fire restrictions ends the County’s campfire ban and Stage 1 fire restrictions enacted earlier in the year. The end of the fire restrictions comes with cooler temperatures, improved relative humidity and recent snowfall that have helped to retard...
Due to recent moisture, cooler temperatures, and shorter days, as well as a reduction in fire activity and resource commitment nationwide, the Prescott National Forest will lift all fire and recreational shooting restrictions on Wednesday, November 11th at 8:00 AM. While all fire restrictions will be lifted, forest visitors are reminded that the potential for wildfires still exists and to please use caution with campfires and other potential ignition sources.
Now that campfires are again allowed on the Prescott National Forest, fire managers remind the public that abandoned...
Coconino County Public Works, in conjunction with the U.S. Forest Service
(USFS), has ignited the annual green waste burn at the Willard Springs Transfer Station located
17 miles south of Flagstaff at Exit 326 on the west side of I-17. This is USFS’s first burn since the COVID-19 pandemic began last winter.
The Willard Springs green waste burn is expected to produce smoke during its ignition period
that will last for approximately three weeks. Based on wind and weather conditions, this smoke
may be heavy at times and visible to motorists on I-17. The Coconino...
The Arizona Department of Environmental Quality (ADEQ) is issuing a High Pollution Advisory (HPA) for course particulate matter (PM-10) effective November 7, 2020 in the Yuma area. PM-10 is made up of small particles found in dust. ADEQ recommends that people limit outdoor activity while the HPA is in effect, especially children and adults with respiratory problems.
Health Impacts
People most vulnerable to the impacts of air pollution include children, older adults, adults exercising outdoors and people with heart or lung disease and those suffering from asthma...
