The Tonto National Forest will continue Stage 1 Fire Restrictions due to extreme fire danger in all vegetation types across the forest. The extreme fire danger is due to insufficient monsoonal moisture this season, high temperatures and continued dry fuel conditions.
Stage 1 Fire Restrictions were set to expire on Sept. 30, but were extended through Oct. 31, 2020, or until rescinded, whichever occurs first. The purpose of these restrictions is to reduce the risk of human-caused wildfires during periods of high fire danger and elevated fire weather conditions.