restrictions

Coconino NF updates forest order prohibiting camping, campfires around Flagstaff communities

1/17/2020 - 10:51 am
Coconino National Forest, campfires, Flagstraff, restrictions

The Flagstaff Ranger District has recently updated and renewed an important forest order for camping and campfire restrictions around the Flagstaff area that will help reduce the number of abandoned campfires and keep communities safer.
 
Forest Order 03-04-20-5-F prohibits any camping and campfires within Coconino National Forest around Flagstaff and its surrounding communities. A detailed map and explanation of exact boundaries can be found under the Forest Orders link on the Coconino National Forest website, or by viewing the official forest order here.
 

Fire restrictions, area closures remain in effect despite rainfall

6/19/2018 - 8:36 am
Arizona, Coconino National Forest, smoke, restrictions, Wildfires, campfires, public safety

While the Coconino National Forest received some rain over the weekend, visitors are reminded fire danger levels continue to be elevated and Stage II fire restrictions, as well as the six area closures to protect watersheds and other values at risk, will remain in place until significant and widespread precipitation is received. 

Coconino National Forest emphasizes that northern Arizona is still at the height of its fire season and there is a potential for large, severe wildfires. The forest needs the public’s continued support in preventing unwanted, human-caused wildfires.

Apache-Sitgreaves National Forests' Stage II Fire Restrictions

5/02/2018 - 3:58 pm
wildfire, smoke, fire, Apache-Sitgreaves National Forest, restrictions, campfire, coal
To protect public health and safety due to increasing fire danger, the Apache-Sitgreaves National Forests (ASNFs) will implement stage II fire restrictions effective Friday, May 4, at 12:01 a.m. These additional fire restrictions will remain in effect until forest officials determine that conditions have changed sufficiently to reduce the risk of human-caused wildfire. No campfires are allowed until stage II fire restrictions are lifted.
 
Stage II fire restrictions prohibit the following:

Steady progress is being made on control line improvement for Rattlesnake Fire

4/23/2018 - 11:54 am
wildfire, smoke, restrictions, Black River, Forest Road 25, Tonto Nationa Forest

Fire activity: On Sunday aerial ignitions were utilized to successfully burn out the largest unburned interior island west of Forest Road 25.  Increased acreage reported today is a result of interior burning.  Fire operations were coordinated along both the southeast and southwest flanks of the fire by strengthening constructed fire lines.  Fire line repair was completed for contingency lines north of the Black River.

Dry conditions trigger increased fire restrictions in Southeastern Arizona

6/23/2017 - 8:54 am
Coronado National Forest, wildfire, smoke, fire, restrictions, hiking, Camping, AZDEMA, AZEIN

Effective Monday, June 26, the Bureau of Land Management Gila District, all districts of the Coronado National Forest, Saguaro National Park, Casa Grande Ruins National Monument, Coronado National Memorial, Chiricahua National Monument, Fort Bowie National Historic Site, Tumacácori National Historical Park, Organ Pipe Cactus National Monument, and the Arizona State Forestry Division will increase campfire and smoking restrictions in southeastern Arizona.

Beginning June 26, and until rescinded, the following are prohibited:

STATEWIDE FIRE RESTRICTIONS NOW IN EFFECT ON STATE LANDS

6/16/2017 - 7:49 am
wildfire, smoke, restrictions, campfire restrictions, hotshots, AZDEMA, AZEIN, forest

The increase in wildfire starts, coupled with hot temperatures and dry fuels, forces the Arizona Department of Forestry and Fire Management to go statewide with fire restrictions.

As of today, northern Arizona will now be under Stage 1 restrictions, to include, Apache, Coconino, Mohave, and Navajo counties.

Beginning at 0800, those northern Arizona counties will follow suit with the rest of the state. Restrictions on campfires, smoking and fireworks will be in place. Target shooting is never allowed on state lands.

Crashes, bad weather force multiple closures on Arizona highways

12/24/2016 - 8:14 pm
road closure, I-40, Snow storm, restrictions, highway
Multiple crashes and adverse weather conditions in the north country have forced multiple closures on Interstate 40 and numerous state highways, according to the Arizona Department of Transportation. Multiple crashes closed I-40 in both directions between mileposts 146 and 195. Crashes also closed State Routes 89A, 87, 238 and 64. A winter storm warning is in effect for elevations above 6,000 feet. The heaviest snowfall was expected to occur before 8 p.m. Motorists should consider delaying traveling in areas with heavy snowfall.