Effective Thursday, Aug. 22, the Bureau of Land Management will lift all seasonal fire restrictions for public lands administered by the Phoenix District Office, including BLM lands in Maricopa, northern Pinal, western Pima, and Yavapai counties. Due to increased precipitation across the area, additional rain in the weather forecast, and a rise in fuel moistures, it has been determined that the likelihood of wildfire has lessened to the degree that the restrictions can be rescinded.
The Phoenix District’s recreational shooting sites at Baldy Mountain, Church Camp Road, and Saddleback Mountain will open on Friday, Aug. 23. Additional site maintenance is needed for the Box Canyon site, which will open Labor Day weekend. Updates to shooting site status will be posted on the recreational shooting sites page and on social media.
Before recreating on public lands, ensure you are aware of fire regulations, restrictions or area closures.
Fireworks and exploding targets are always prohibited on BLM-managed lands in Arizona.
Fire restrictions may vary by county or jurisdiction depending on the level of fire danger. For information on fire restrictions, prevention tips and restrictions in your area, contact your local BLM office, or visit https://wildlandfire.az.gov.