fire restrictions

El Bosque Nacional Coronado se ha unido a una coalición de municipios, agencias federales y organizaciones locales a través del sur de Arizona urgiendo al público que disfrute de parques y bosques públicos este próximo fin de semana del 4 de julio y que recuerde recrearse de manera responsable. Una temporada muy activa de incendios forestales y la pandemia COVID-19 se han combinado para crear una situación sin precedentes que requiere que los que aman las actividades al aire libre planean con anticipación y sean responsables.

Coronado National Forest has joined a coalition of municipalities, federal agencies and outdoor organizations across Southern Arizona urging anyone enjoying public lands, forests, and parks this upcoming July 4th weekend to recreate responsibly. An active wildland fire season and the COVID-19 pandemic have combined to create an unprecedented situation that requires outdoor enthusiasts plan ahead and practice personal responsibility.

A spike in the number of wildfires this year is concerning to fire management officers as resources become spread thin and fires compete for firefighters, equipment, and aviation. As of Tuesday, June 16, 2020, 941 wildfires have burned nearly 170,000 acres of private, federal, and tribal lands. Last year, during the same time frame, 689 fires burned close to 47,000 acres of land.

The Coconino County Board of Supervisors voted today to enact Stage Two Fire Restrictions effective immediately. The ordinance applies to private lands in unincorporated areas, which are private lands outside of cities and towns.

The Board enacted a campfire ban in late April to protect the health and safety of firefighters
during the COVID-19 pandemic and reduce the impact of poor air quality on those suffering
from or at risk of COVID-19.

Grand Canyon National Park implemented Stage 2 fire restrictions for the South Rim May 25, which will be effective until further notice.

Due to increased fire danger, all wood burning and charcoal fires, including campfires, warming fires, and charcoal barbeques, will be prohibited on the South Rim of the park. This includes all campgrounds and residential areas. Pressurized liquid or gas stoves, lanterns, and heaters are allowed.

Seasonal fire restrictions are now in place at Lake Mead National Recreation Area. The restrictions are necessary to prevent wildfire during this period of extended drought and increased potential for wildland fires in Arizona and Nevada.

The following acts are prohibited or modified, until further notice:

Beginning June 21, due to dry and hot conditions, fire restrictions will be implemented on Bureau of Land Management lands within the Phoenix District. The district’s 2.4 million acres of public lands in Arizona extend across portions of eight counties, including Pima, Pinal, Maricopa, Gila, Yavapai, Coconino, Navajo and Apache counties. Visitors to public lands in these counties are encouraged to plan before recreating in the area and check for updates for local weather and fire conditions.

Beginning June 21, the following are temporarily prohibited until rescinded:

Target shooting is prohibited while fire restrictions are in place, fireworks and explosives are prohibited year-round

Effective Tuesday, July 17, 2018 beginning at 12:00 A.M. - Stage 2 Fire Restrictions will be lifted on the Fort Apache Indian Reservation.  Fire danger is “moderate” and a monsoonal weather pattern is predicted to continue across the Reservation this week.