The National Weather Service has issued an Excessive Heat Warning for eight counties. Pima County will be affected through July 6. Mohave County will be affected through July 8. Coconino and Yavapai Counties will be affected in areas below 4,000ft through July 8. La Paz, Maricopa, Pinal, and Yuma Counties will be affected through July 9. Daytime highs up to 117°F are expected. Public cooling centers are available in some areas. Stay cool, stay hydrated, and stay informed.
Although there is potential for precipitation this weekend, fire danger in Coconino County remains significantly high. Representatives from both
Coconino and Kaibab National Forests have indicated their intent to move to Stage 2 fire restrictions Friday, June 21 at 8 a.m. Per Coconino County Ordinance 2024-01, Coconino County Emergency Management (CCEM) will implement Stage 2 fire restrictions in all unincorporated areas of the County at the same time.
Under the County’s Stage 2 restrictions the following activities are prohibited at all times, in all County jurisdictions:
Using a stove, wood pellet smoker, grill, fire ring, or other manufactured device that is fueled solely by pressurized liquid petroleum or pressurized liquid petroleum gas (LPG) fuel that can be turned on and turned off (for example, a gas grill) is permitted provided the devices are located within a Developed Site as defined by the County’s Wildfire Defense Ordinance. The use of fireworks is always prohibited on all National Forest and State lands.
Fire restrictions are implemented to help prevent human-caused fires and to limit the exposure of visitors during periods of potentially dangerous fire conditions. Decisions about fire restrictions are based on a combination of carefully measured factors. Criteria used to determine when to implement restrictions include current and predicted weather, fuel moisture, fire activity levels, enduring drought, and available firefighting resources.
Additional restrictions could be forthcoming if conditions warrant. Fire restrictions typically remain in effect until the region receives significant, widespread precipitation.
The public is reminded to always be extra cautious when recreating on private or public land, regardless of restrictions. Violations could result in fines and/or jail time.
For information on Coconino County’s Stage 1, 2, and 3 fire restrictions please visit: www.coconino.az.gov/firerestrictions.
Information about all Arizona state and federal fire restrictions, including an interactive map, can be found at www.coconino.az.gov/firerestrictions. Additional information about the stages of fire restrictions, Forest Orders, and general forest conditions are available for the Kaibab National Forest at fs.usda.gov/kaibab and the Coconino National Forest at fs.usda.gov/coconino.