The Arizona Department of Forestry and Fire Management, along with federal partners, will carry out fire restrictions across northern Arizona starting this week.
PINETOP-LAKESIDE, Ariz. — The Arizona Department of Forestry and Fire Management , along with federal partners, will carry out fire restrictions across northern Arizona starting this week.
DFFM states current and forecast weather, lingering drought conditions, an uptick in fire activity are some of the contributing factors to the fire restrictions. Starting Tuesday, May 19, at 8 a.m., Stage One restrictions go into effect for State Trust lands within Apache and Navajo Counties, per DFFM. On Thursday, May 21, at 8 a.m., State One restrictions go into effect for State Trust lands within Coconino County.
Last week, DFFM carried out Stage One restrictions for State Trust lands within Gila, Pinal and Maricopa Counties. DFFM states restrictions include limitations on campfires, smoking and equipment usage on State Trust lands—adding that restrictions will stay in effect until further notice.
DFFM lists the restrictions applying to the following state-owned and state-managed lands within the above mentioned counties including: DFFM restrictions include: Smoking is prohibited unless it is within an enclosed vehicle or building, a developed recreation site/improved site or while stopped in an area at least three feet in diameter that is barred or cleared of all flammable materialsFireworks or other incendiary devices are prohibitedWelding or operating acetylene or other torch devices with an open flame are prohibited. Exemptions include: The State Forester must approve all exemptions to restrictions. Restrictions do not apply to private lands under ARS § 37-1303.
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